Perspective Drawing

✍ Scribed by Sarah Haley

• Publisher: Tempe Digital
• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 268
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

• Perspective Drawing * is a definitive handbook covering all the major concepts of linear perspective. Written in a straightforward style, this textbook provides clear explanations of one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective drawing, and explores the perspective grid, shadows, reflections, plans and elevations, and fisheye and panoramic views. The book employs a highly visual design, with step-by-step illustrations and contemporary examples that connect theory with practice.

• Perspective Drawing * is intended for both the beginning student and the skilled practitioner. Presented in a compact format, this text covers introductory topics and more advanced techniques. The foundational skills of linear perspective are relevant to any creative field, including fine art, graphic design, advertising, illustration, animation, and interior design.

• Perspective Drawing * is an essential addition to any art and design library.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - Linear Perspective
Chapter 2 - Tools & Techniques
Chapter 3 - One-Point Perspective
Chapter 4 - Two-Point Perspective
Chapter 5 - Three-Point Perspective
Chapter 6 - Non-Rectangular Forms
Chapter 7 - Proportion & Scaling
Chapter 8 - The Cone of Vision
Chapter 9 - Grids, Squares & Cubes
Chapter 10 - Plans & Elevations
Chapter 11 - Dynamic Planes
Chapter 12 - Combining Perspectives
Chapter 13 - Cast Shadows
Chapter 14 - Reflections
Chapter 15 - Multi-Point Perspective
Chapter 16 - Shade & Texture

✦ Table of Contents

Front Cover......Page 1
Copyright......Page 6
Contents......Page 7
Preface......Page 8
Acknowledgments......Page 10
About the Author......Page 11
1 - Linear Perspective......Page 13
2 - Tools & Techniques......Page 25
3 - One-Point Perspective......Page 37
4 - Two-Point Perspective......Page 51
5 - Three-Point Perspective......Page 65
6 - Non-Rectangular Forms......Page 79
7 - Proportion & Scaling......Page 95
8 - The Cone of Vision......Page 109
9 - Grids, Squares & Cubes......Page 125
10 - Plans & Elevations......Page 139
11 - Dynamic Planes......Page 153
12 - Combining Perspectives......Page 165
13 - Cast Shadows......Page 183
14 - Reflections......Page 197
15 - Multi-Point Perspective......Page 217
16 - Shade & Texture......Page 235
Glossary......Page 257
Rear Cover......Page 268