Drawing Lessons with Da Vinci - Gabriel Martín Roig

Drawing Lessons with Da Vinci by Gabriel Martín Roig is a comprehensive art course exploring Leonardo da Vinci’s life, work and legacy. This paperback edition is subtitled An Artist’s Guide to Geometry, Anatomy, and Proportion.

Key details

• Author: Gabriel Martín Roig
• Paperback
• 128 pages
• Published by David & Charles
• Publication date: 16 June 2026
• ISBN: 9781446316795

Synopsis

Designed as a practical guide to drawing and sketching, this course examines the techniques, principles and working practices associated with Leonardo da Vinci. It ranges across landmark works including the Vitruvian Man, the Mona Lisa and La Scapigliata, alongside reproductions from original sketchbooks that highlight the beauty, detail and accuracy of his studies.

Step-by-step exercises are used to unpack Da Vinci’s thought process, offering a structured way to explore the Golden Ratio, the human form, sfumato, perspective and proportion. The result is a focused introduction to the art, engineering and philosophical aspects of his life, intended to inspire readers developing their own artistic skills and creativity.

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