Knight, Chris
Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Crafting Light and Shadow
(No reviews yet)
Write a Review
- ISBN 13:
- 9781681982144
- author:
- Knight, Chris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Rocky Nook
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 25.15 x 20.32 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Subjects & Themes,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Improve and elevate your portraiture with a unique approach to light and shadow. This book explores how both elements work together to create striking, expressive imagery. The history of portraiture is traced from ancient Egypt and Greece to the masterful treatment of light by artists such as Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. A deep exploration of light, shadow, and portraiture follows, offering numerous lessons and takeaways for photographers looking to move beyond ordinary headshots. By understanding how to craft dramatic portraits using light and shadow, you can convey a subject's inner essence and express your photographic vision.
Related Products
Related Products
Feminist Subjectivities in Fiber Art and Craft: Shadows of Affect
Esquivel, John Corso
£49.77
Fiber art and craft-inspired sculpture by eight US and Latin American women artists is a powerful medium for embodied affective experience. This book explores the work of these artists, grounding...
The Self-Portrait (Art Essentials)
Rudd, Natalie
£10.28
Discover the enduring power of self-portraiture in this lively and accessible introduction to the art form. Over sixty artists from six centuries are explored in this new volume, shedding light on...
Top Knife: the Art and Craft of Trauma Surgery: The Art and Craft of Trauma Surgery
Hirshberg, A
£27.21
Top Knife: The Art & Craft of Trauma Surgery This practical guide is designed to help you navigate the most critical situations in trauma surgery. By focusing on the simple yet effective approaches,...
The Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain
Greensted, Mary
£15.17
The Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain by Mary Greensted explores the origins and development of this influential art and design movement in Britain. The book features numerous illustrations...
The Art and Craft of Whirligig Construction
Zuckerman, Gabriel R.
£13.59
Discover the art of whirligig construction with this comprehensive guide. Over 50 colour photographs, 80 patterns and mechanical drawings, and clear step-by-step instructions provide everything you...