Drawing is a skill, gained like any other through study and practice. Combining the movement of the hand with the dedication of the mind, drawing was considered the foundation of the arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture since the Renaissance. Proficiency in drawing was critical for exploring, inventing, and communicating ideas visually, but how was this foundational ability actually learned? This exhibition explores artistic training and the mastery of drawing in Europe from about 1550 to 1850.
This exhibition is presented in English and Spanish. Esta exhibición se presenta en inglés y en español.
Image: A Draftsman in the Capitoline Gallery (detail), about 1765, Hubert Robert. Red chalk. Getty Museum
