Basic Principles of Design, Volume 2: Memory Drawing
Basic Principles of Design, Volume 2: Memory Drawing is the second volume in Manfred Maier’s documentation of the Foundation Program at the School of Design in Basel, Switzerland. This digital edition is provided as a PDF and is available for instant download after purchase. Readers can explore the program’s methods for drawing, design, and visual education.
This volume covers memory drawing, technical drawing and perspective, and lettering. It presents the course structure and working procedures used in the Foundation Program. The book is intended for teachers, students, and administrators interested in a critical approach to art and design education.
Book Overview
Basic Principles of Design, Volume 2: Memory Drawing belongs to a four-volume series that documents the Foundation Program at the School of Design in Basel. The program offers a fundamental education in art and design, with courses in drawing, color, three-dimensional studies, materials, and design exercises. This volume focuses on the areas of memory drawing, technical drawing and perspective, and lettering. It includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of assignments arranged in a clear sequence.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Memory drawing exercises that promote visual recall and formal perception.
- Technical drawing and perspective methods for spatial representation.
- Lettering studies rooted in formal letter design.
- An overview of the Basel Foundation Program’s course structure.
- Detailed illustrations supporting each course description.
- A teaching model developed over more than thirty years at the School of Design.
Why This Book Matters
This volume stands as a record of a teaching approach developed over decades at the Basel School of Design. The Foundation Program was designed to clarify creative processes and individual talent. It prepared students for future training in graphic design, photography, typography, display design, and related fields. This documentation offers a lasting reference for design education.
Book Details
| Author | Manfred Maier |
|---|---|
| Volume | 2 |
| Series | The Foundation Program at the School of Design Basel, Switzerland |
| Publisher | Van Nostrand Reinhold Company |
| Publication Year | 1977 |
| Original Title | Elementare Entwurfs- und Gestaltungsprozesse. Die Grundkurse an der Kunstgewerbeschule Basel, Schweiz |
| ISBN-10 | 0-442-24978-0 |
| Library of Congress Catalog Card Number | 77-3493 |
| Pages | 108 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 8.8 MB |
| Language | English |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. No physical copy will be shipped. After purchase, the PDF can be accessed and downloaded from your account. It works with most tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and PDF-compatible reading applications.
FAQ
How do I get the book after purchase? The PDF is available for instant download from your account immediately after purchase.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital download, so no printed book will be sent.
Which devices can I use? The PDF works with most tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps that support PDF files.
This volume is ready for download whenever you want to explore its methods.
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