over look this element in the drawing

process. Calligraphy has developed from

strict cultural traditions and the earliest
known examples are from Persian and
Chinese cultural draughtsmanship. In these
cultures, strict traditions and practices had to
be learned and followed in the execution of a
drawing.
9/Drawing in its own right
Drawings in their own right are drawings that
are made deliberately or solely for their own
aesthetic reasons. However, illustrations can
be put in this category, as they can act
independently or support text. hen
connected with text, illustrations bring a
visual !uality to the experience that stands on
its own merits.
"his book has been put together in a uni!ue
way, as it brings about for the beginner and
the student of drawing not only the
techni!ues, but also the analytical and
emotive approaches and attitudes to
drawing. "hese techni!ues and approaches
are then linked to the appropriate mediums
for execution. However, one should only be
guided by the pro#ects in the book as starting
points for your experience with drawing.
henever you feel bold enough to engage
with your own ideas and developments then
you should embrace them with endeavour
and gusto. $reaking with traditions,
techni!ues, and theories is the hallmark of
the true artist.
%inally, I would like to acknowledge Philip
&awson and his book on 'Drawing(, and
Dubery and illats 'Perspective and other
Drawing )ystems(.
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