Line and Form: "Illustrated Drawing Book"电子书

Line and Form

Preface

Chapter I

Silhouette

Definition of Boundaries

Formation of Letters

Methods of Drawing in Line

The Progressive Method

The Calligraphic Method

The Tentative Method

The Japanese Direct Brush Method

The Oval and Rectangular Methods

The Rectangular Method

Quality of Line

Linear Expression of Movement

Linear Expression of Textures

Linear Expression of Emotion

Scale of Linear Expression

Capacity of Line

Chapter II

Dialects

Scale of Degrees in Line

Relation of Line to Form

The Graphic Purpose

The Ornamental Purpose

Question and Answer in Line

Wall-Paper Design

Controlling Forms

Memory

Evolution in Design

Variety in Unity

Counterbalance

Linear Logic

Recurring Line and Form

The Principle of Radiation

Range and Use of Line

Chapter III

Choice of Line

Use of Line

Degree and Emphasis

Influence of the Photograph

The Value of Emphasis

The Artistic Purpose

Brush-Work

Charcoal and Pencil

The Pen

Chapter IV

Elementary Forms

Dog-Tooth Ornament

Filling of Spaces

Inlay Design

Grouping of Allied Forms

Grouping

Corresponding Forms

Analogies of Form

Typical Forms of Ornament

Ornamental Units

Equivalents in Form

Quantities in Design

Contrast

Variation of Allied Forms

Use Of Human Figure and Animal Forms

Chapter V

Influence of Controlling Lines, etc.

Origin of Geometric Decorative Spaces

Value of the Recurring Line

Adaptability in Design

Extension

Geometric Structural Plans, etc.

Frieze and Field

Ceiling Decoration

Co-operative Relation

Chapter VI

Fundamental Essentials of Design

Line in Organic Forms

Form and Mass in Foliage

German Roofs

The Mediæval City

Organic and Accidental Beauty

Formal Composition

Informal Composition

Principles of Harmonious Composition

Chapter VII

Three Methods of Expressing Relief

Of the Use of Contrast and Planes

Decorative Relief

Use of Diapered Backgrounds

Relief of Form by Linear Shading

Diagonal Shading

Emphasis

Relief by Light and Shade Alone

The Principle of the Photograph

Relief in Architectural Mouldings

Gothic Sculpture

Architectural Influence

Medals and Coins

Desiderio di Settignano

Chapter VIII

Relief in Line-Drawing

The Ornamental Aim

The Ornamental Aim

Selection

Accidents and Essentials

The Outward Vision and Inner Vision

Chapter IX

Mural Decoration

Fresco-Work of Italian Painters

Modern Mural Work

Mural Spacing and Pattern Plans

Scale

The Skirting

Field of the Wall

Tapestry

Appartimenti Borgia

The Frieze

Textile Design

Effect of Texture on Colour

Prints

Wall-Paper

Stained Glass

Chapter X

Relief of Line and Form by Colour

Clearing Coloured Forms

Harmony

The Colour Sense

Importance of Pure Tints

Tones and Planes

Pattern and Picture

Chiaroscuro

Van Eyck

Pattern-Pictures

Botticelli

Holbein

Carlo Crivelli

Perugino

Titian

Paul Veronese

F. Madox Brown

Conclusion