The art of composition. Avsiyan O.

In this book of the famous artist and teacher, Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation Osip Avsia (1918-2003), the author of the popular books “Natural and Drawing on the Representation”, “Composition. On the way to creativity ”and numerous articles in the periodicals reflect ideas accumulated and tested for decades of his artistic and pedagogical activity. Based on the professional analysis of works of fine art, the most important principles of composition are simply and convincingly outlined.

The author explores the methods of work of outstanding artists of the 20th century: Nesterov, Filonov, Lentulov, Grabar, Dubinsky, Labas and many others with whom he was personally familiar. The book provides examples from the author's pedagogical practice. An extensive and accurately selected illustrative series - Rubens, Vermer, Rembrandt, Velazquez, Picasso, Vrubel, Hokusai, etc. - explains and complements text material.

In the publication of about 200 tone and color illustrations.

The book is designed for all those interested in the art, it will be especially useful for students, teachers of art educational institutions, students of studios and designers.