Fun stories from art history, useful drawing guides, and more
A curated list of essential books on 19th-century French academic art, from École des Beaux-Arts history to practical guides on classical drawing and painting.
I recently went to Paris and had a chance to see some amazing academic drawings in the collection of the École des Beaux-Arts- so I wanted to share the drawings I was most drawn to!
The real history behind Bargue drawings and how to actually learn from them- without wasting hundreds of hours. Includes free downloads: Frank Fowler’s Charcoal and Crayon with plates, plus a 13-page drawing guide.
Discover the fun, practical method that trained history’s best artists, and why it still works for beginners today.
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