Understanding architecture through drawing by Brian Edwards (2nd edition) is a new book that has come into the Learning Centre and is now available for loan.
Contents:
Chapter 1. -- The benefits of drawing
Part One -- Guiding Principles
Chapter 2. Why draw? -- Chapter 3. Choosing the subject
Part Two -- Techniques
Chapter 4. Perspective -- Chapter 5. Line and shade -- Chapter 6. Composition -- Chapter 7. The importance of practice -- Chapter 8. From sketch to plan making and documentary investigation -- Chapter 9. Sequential sketches -- Chapter 10. Drawing and photography (with Susan Fahy)
Part Three -- Case Studies in Drawing
Chapter 11. Towns, townscapes and squares -- Chapter 12. Streets, lanes and footpaths -- Chapter 13. Landmarks, skyline and city image -- Chapter 14. Gateways, entrances and doorways -- Chapter 15. The façades of buildings -- Chapter 16. Machinery, function and modernism -- Chapter 17. Landscape -- Chapter 18. Sustainability -- Chapter 19. History and archaeology -- Chapter 20. Interiors -- Chapter 21. Using drawing to analyse and urban area -- Case study 1. The Merchant City, Glasgow -- Case study 2. The Bastide towns, France -- Case study 3. Japanese urbanism
Part Four -- The Way Forward
Chapter 22. Exploration through the sketchbook - some suitable subjects -- Chapter 23. From sketch to design -- Chapter 24. Designing through drawing -- Chapter 25. Drawing in architectural practice
Bibliography
Index
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