The majority of Rubenss drawings served as a step toward a final work of art in another medium. Rubens kept his drawings close by as studio material to be used by his assistants and collaborators. It was often with the help of his drawings that assistants would execute the related paintings; later; Rubens would merely add the finishing touches. There are indications that the artist guarded his drawings from the outside world; both because he wanted no one to witness his artistic exertions; his sweat and toil; and because the drawings were considered a kind of studio secret. How careful he was about them is clear from his last will and testament; in which he stipulated that his drawings were not to be sold until it was clear that none of his children would become an artist. Rubens himself would never have thought to present them.
#1655872 in eBooks 2012-03-01 2012-03-01File Name: B00S4YSQXW
Review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great book for the money;...By Lowell E. Hayenga"On Method Acting" was the first book out of dozens I bought that actually still held in the four cornerstones of this approach as developed by Stanislovski and Strasberg. Those being observation; focus; sense memory; affective memory and intense concentration holding the corners together. The true Method simply is not the method without these four cornerstones which sometimes takes years to master. For the money; this small book gives the novice a good sound understanding of this unorthodox approach. How many people gain 55 pounds for one scene. How many file their own teeth down rather than wear false ones and how many can be in character 24/7 from the conception of the films beginnings to its final days in post. Method actors are the REAL actors! This book follows around the roots of the "Methods" first attempt moving from stage to screen and gives a little insight into the insanity that it truly takes to be a "Method."A very good book for a very nice price.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. THE Method Acting BookBy A. C.If you want to understand what Method Acting really is; this is the book. It both explains the concepts of the Method and gives you exercises to learn the technique. It was recommended to me by a teacher who taught acting alongside Lee Strasberg.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Extremely articulate with a lot of personal perspective examples ...By ShayExtremely articulate with a lot of personal perspective examples; a bit pretentious; if seeking an instructive acting book. If you have an artistic passion for reading peoples views feelings on the realm/history of acting than it can be inspiring.
