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Pavement Chalk Artist: The Three-Dimensional Drawings Of Julian Beever (2010)

by Julian Beever(Favorite Author)

4.12 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1554076617 (ISBN13: 9781554076611)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Firefly Books

review 1: This colorful, glossy book is full of photos of amazing three-dimensional sidewalk art, the type that is often seen in Europe. (Though not usually as well-done as these by Julian Beever.) I only wish that there had been more photos taken from a side view, so that you could also see the way the actual drawing has to be distorted in order for it to look real from the proper viewing point. Plus, the photos make me want to get out somewhere and see the real thing!
review 2: Filled with phenomenal art, this book takes readers on a journey through the imagination and ingenuity of Julian Beever. From his early days in art school to his time as a street performer, Beever gives the reader a glimpse into how he became a pavement chalk artist. The book begins with a br... moreief biography, followed by an introduction to his anamorphic drawing technique. According to Beever, the technique depends on preplanning and the use of the correct camera angle to achieve the desired effect. The real heart of the book, however, is taken up by beautiful, full-page reproductions of his work. Each work is accompanied by a short description of how each work was made, what influenced its composition, strengths and weaknesses of the piece, etc. Beever is at once proud of his work and cognizant of his weaknesses, making the process and the result much more fulfilling. less

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