the new drawing on the right side of the brain by betty edwards

Since the original publication in 1979, I have revised the book three times, with each revision about a decade apart: the ?rst in 1989, the second, 1999, and now a third, 2012 version. It was a boon to happiness.įor more than thirty years, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain has been a work in progress. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.ĭrawing used to be a civilized thing to do, like reading and writing. and new reproductions of master drawings throughout.an informative section that addresses recent research linking early childhood 'scribbling' to later language development and the importance of parental encouragement of this activity.

new focus on how the ability to draw on the strengths of the right hemisphere can serve as an antidote to the increasing left-brain emphasis in American life-the worship of all that is linear, analytic, digital, etc.

crucial updates based on recent research on the brain's plasticity and the enormous value of learning new skills/ utilizing the right hemisphere of the brain.

This revised/updated fourth edition includes: Whether you are drawing as a professional artist, as an artist in training, or as a hobby, this book will give you greater confidence in your ability and deepen your artistic perception, as well as foster a new appreciation of the world around you. Translated into more than seventeen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used instructional drawing book.

A life-changing book, this fully revised and updated edition of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is destined to inspire generations of readers and artists to come. A revised edition of the classic bestselling how to draw book.

The new drawing on the right side of the brain by betty edwards