Excerpt from The Practice of Perspective, or an Easy Method of Representing Natural Objects According to the Rules of Art: Applied and Exemplified in All the Variety of Cases, as Landskips, Gardens, Building, of Diverskinds Their Appendages, Parts, Furniture, Etc., With Rules for the Proportion, Positions, Etc., Figures, Both in Draught and Relievo
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of perspective drawing for artists. It presents a detailed examination of the techniques employed to create the illusion of depth and spatial relationships on a two-dimensional surface. The author meticulously dissects the elements of perspective, from fundamental concepts like vanishing points and horizon lines to more advanced topics like the representation of curved surfaces and complex architectural structures. The book is grounded in the historical development of perspective, tracing its evolution from ancient Greece to the Renaissance and beyond, and explores the impact it has had on various art forms, including painting, architecture, and photography. Ultimately, this book offers a deep understanding of perspective as a tool for creating realistic and immersive visual experiences, making it an essential resource for aspiring artists and anyone interested in the intricacies of spatial representation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282536473_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282536473