Perspective the author tells us is easy; yet surprisingly few artists are aware of the simple rules that make it so. This easy-to-follow book -- the first devoted entirely to clarifying the laws of perspective -- remedies the situation. In it the author uses over 250 simple line drawings to illustrate the concepts involved.
Beginning with clear concise immediately applicable discussions of the horizon vanishing point and the crucial relationship of eye level to perspective drawing you'll learn how to place figures and objects in a drawing depict interiors create shade and shadows and achieve all the other elements necessary for a successful perspective drawing. By repeatedly stressing important points Mr. Norling teaches you to make them second-nature. Moreover his approach is so simple and direct that no matter how little raw talent or experience you have you will soon be able to apply these techniques almost instinctively.
Mastery of perspective is a basic skill every artist must have. This simple nontechnical guide will enable you to master its essentials in a relatively short time. Clear and concise this book is an essential addition to any artist's bookshelf.
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"Beginning with clear concise immediately applicable discussions of the horizon vanishing point and the crucial relationship of eye level to perspective drawing you'll learn how to place figures and objects in a drawing depict interiors create shade and shadows and achieve all the other elements necessary for a successful perspective drawing. By repeatedly stressing important points Mr. Norling teaches you to make them second-nature. Moreover his approach is so simple and direct that no matter how little raw talent or experience you have you will soon be able to apply these techniques almost instinctively.
Mastery of perspective is a basic skill every artist must have. This simple nontechnical guide will enable you to master its essentials in a relatively short time. Clear and concise this book is an essential addition to any artist's bookshelf.
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Product details
- Paperback | 224 pages
- 146 x 216 x 14mm | 295g
- 19 Jan 1999
- Dover Publications Inc.
- Mineola NY United States
- English
- Illustrations unspecified
- 0486404730
- 9780486404738
- 9327