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The Primacy of Drawing
Drawing has always been an inseparable part of art--making, both as a distinct art form and a...
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Drawing has always been an inseparable part of art--making, both as a distinct art form and a crucial step in many other creative visual practice. Yet, its role has faced increasing scrutiny in recent decades. The popularity of readymades, the endless possibilities of new technologies, and the idea of the artist as a performer have shifted attention away from traditional studies or sketches. Deanna Petherbridge's second edition of The Primacy of Drawing invites new perspectives on the practice, which she argues is central to "all aspects of cultural making and thinking."
Petherbridge begins by exploring ancient myths about the origins of drawing, then examines the contrasts between open--ended sketches and highly formalized studies, which together form a drawing continuum--graphic parameters within which artists continue to experiment. She also delves into the economy of drawing---its qualities of line and mark, and analyzes the strategies behind making, composing, and inventing drawn images. The teaching of drawing in academies has led to complex theories on copying, genre hierarchies, and expressive figure drawing. The manner in which satire, sexuality, and play develop compositional strategies reflects Petherbridge's perspective as a teacher, deeply engaged with the hows and whys of visual thinking.
The Primacy of Drawing serves as both a much--needed history of the practice and a valuable resource for anyone interested in drawing.
Author: Deanna Petherbridge
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 02/03/2026
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 5.80lbs
Size: 12.00h x 9.90w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9780500026083
About the Author
Petherbridge, Deanna: - Deanna Petherbridge (1939--2024) was a writer, artist, curator, and former professor of drawing at the Royal College of Art, London, where she founded the Centre for Drawing Research and established the UK's first doctoral program in drawing. In recognition of her contributions to drawing and education, she was appointed a CBE in 1996, awarded a fellowship of the Royal College of Art in 1997, and named an honorary fellow of the Warburg Institute in 2019.
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