Notes on the Copies brings together Alberto Giacometti's reflections, conversations, and writings on one of the oldest and most misunderstood practices in art: copying the masters. Rather than viewing copying as imitation, Giacometti argues that it is one of the most profound ways an artist learns to see, understand, and create. Drawn from texts and interviews spanning the final decades of his career, this compact volume offers a rare window into Giacometti's artistic philosophy and creative process. Essential reading for artists, students, and anyone interested in how great artists develop their vision through close engagement with the masterpieces of the past.