Al Gury's "Foundations of Drawing" is a guide in many ways - an impressively seamless weaving of art history, tools, techniques, and styles. I have almost always read books about one of those topics, individually. To my surprise, Gury gracefully ties in a general history of art as well as informative tips for the amateur (like myself) seeking insights on the actual practice of art. Each component that makes up the "Foundations of Drawing" complements each other. My understanding of the techniques and science behind the making of art deepened and was deepened by the outline of art history provided by Gury.
As a general and expansive guide through art (such a large, vague topic!), this is definitely a solid investment.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
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