A book whose sales have not diminished but rather increased dramatically since its publication 45 years ago; this bestselling classic is the ultimate manual of drawing taught by the late Robert Beverly Hale; whorsquo;s famed lectures and classes at New York Cityrsquo;s Art Student League captivated artists and art educators from around the world.Faithfully producing and methodically analyzing 100 master drawingsmdash;including works of Michelangelo; Leonardo da Vinci; Rodin; Goya; and Rembrandt among othersmdash;Hale shows how these artists tackled basic problems such as line; light and planes; mass; position and thrust; and anatomy. With detailed analytical captions and diagrams; every lesson is clearly delineated and illustrated. Throughout; also; is commentary that sheds light on the creative process of drawing and offers deep insight into the unsurpassed achievements of the masters.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Bravo Bravura !By CustomerUp front; Im an insider. The author is my cousin; the subject my aunt.I was only a distant and very junior spectator to some of the events recounted in the book.One reason for writing this review is that I; like hundreds of the members of American Ballet Theatre (ABT) during the forty years described; was the beneficiary of Lucia Chases extraordinary kindness and generosity. This is a way of publicly expressing my thanks to her.But Lucia Chase was many things besides being kind and generous. She was passionate and determined; often to the point of hair-tearing obstinacy.The book is a must read for anyone interested in American ballet.For todays balletomanes accustomed to having five important companies in New York and dozens elsewhere across the country; the book describes the painful process of arriving there. ABT was the pioneer. Its birth and survival were a saga. When it was launched in the 1940s; the U.S. was a wasteland in terms of ballet; the only offerings being sporadic visits by foreign companies.The hard grit business of creating a ballet public in the U.S. meant years of gruelling bus tours between modest hotels; low salaries; inadequate theatres and perpetual financial insecurity. Only ABT did this.The book is beautifully crafted and perfectly edited. It reads like a thriller.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. For Ballet LoversBy Susan NehezI really enjoyed this book because my cousin danced with American Ballet Theater. I enjoyed learning about the history; how it was founded and the struggles of its existence. Too bad it didnt mention the pizza party I hosted for the troop in my apartment when they visited and performed at my school; The University of Missouri in 1968. That was a really fun night.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Lisa BInteresting book about the history of ballet in America