One of the phrases that has been used to describe Chicagos Southeast Side is "smokestacks and steeples." The community initially developed because of the steel industry; but it has been affected by the decline of the American steel industry in recent years. Today; the people of South Chicago; South Deering; the East Side; and Hegewisch look to the future. The community is; in many respects; at a crossroads. Will economic redevelopment occur; and if it does; at what price? Will the ecology and environment; damaged by years of abuse and neglect; be restored and protected?This second book about the region tells the story of this interesting and vibrant Chicago community from a chronological approach. It looks at important themes of American history from the perspective of this urban; working-class community. Industrialization; urbanization; unionization; immigration; and Americanization were themes that played out on the Southeast Side of Chicago. It examines how the community dealt with problems like depression; wars; pollution; and the decline of heavy industry-especially the steel industry.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. This book is awesome! It explores areas of figure drawing that essential ...By Blaine CounterThis book is awesome! It explores areas of figure drawing that essential in creating dynamic. interesting forms. Perhaps a book more for beginners to moderately experienced artist. The author has an easy style of writing and explaining his techniques. though some of his ideas are a bit high concept (which I find to be a good thing). My drawing has jumped up a few extra levels since Ive started reading. Im a little more than halfway through at the moment. The book has been so good thus far that I went ahead and ordered his book on animal drawing.Overall. a great book with much wisdom and technique. Easy to read. challenging to master. Essential for any artist looking for guidance on how to draw the human figure effortlessly and with appeal.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy M Dgreat book - lives up to the rating0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Dance of the LineBy Kristen MillerExcellent resource for learning how to love the human form. in spite of any drawing inexperience. Personally. Im uncomfortable with life drawing classes. and this book helps me to appreciate force and form without seeing people in the nude (NOTE: this is not motivated by censorship! Life drawing classes are CRITICAL to the developing artist. Its a personal psychological hangup). It certainly does not replace the need for life drawing. but helps me to glean similar information from more mundane human activities. after studying the book. With poetic rhythm. the author illustrates how to use smooth. confident line to capture the essence of the figure in motion. Yes. I look at the sketches with great jealousy at how easy it all looks. but I still feel this text gives me the tools to become more aware of the physics around me. in order to embrace them and then translate that into my animation.
