The Art of Portrait Drawing is an introduction to every commonly used drawing medium including charcoal, Conte and graphite. Readers will develop skills and confidence with 9 step-by step demonstrations. Includes a special section on the history of portrait drawing, plus basic tips and techniques for classic portraits.
Focusing on foundational concepts of information theory, this comprehensive text explores key topics such as entropy, data compression, and channel capacity, culminating in advanced discussions on the Gaussian channel. It delves into applications across communications, statistics, and investment, while also covering rate distortion and network information theory. The second edition builds on the success of the first, which has maintained strong adoption since its 1991 release, making it a staple resource for students and professionals alike.