{"product_id":"the-complete-guide-to-perspective-drawing-9781138215627","title":"The Complete Guide to Perspective Drawing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eComputers can calculate perspective angles and create a drawing for us, but the spontaneity of mark making, the tactile quality of a writing surface, the weight of a drawing instrument, and the immediacy of the human touch are sensations that keep traditional drawing skills perpetually relevant. The sensuality and convenience of the hand persists and will survive as a valuable communication tool, as will the need to accurately express your ideas on paper. As a professional, understanding the foundations of drawing, how we process images, and how we interpret what we see are principal skills. Understanding linear perspective enables artists to accurately communicate their ideas on paper. \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Perspective Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e offers a step-by-step guide for the beginner as well as the advanced student on how to draw in one-point through six-point perspective and how to make scientifically accurate conceptual illustrations from simple to complex situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Full of very clear illustrations with a straightforward text, knowledge of algebra and geometry is not required. [...] This is an excellent guide that is easy to use. It is well laid out, allowing information to be easily accessed.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay Needham FAIA FFA FIPA FMAAT, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e, September 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface. Introduction. List of Abbreviations. 1. Basic Perspective Terms. 2. One- through Six-Point perspective an Overview. 3. One-Point Perspective. 4. Reference Points. 5. Two-Point Perspective. 6. Measuring Point Geometry. 7. Horizontal Angles. 8. Ellipses, Spheres, Spiral Forms, and Random Curves. 9. Inclined Planes. 10. Inclined Cuboids. 11. Incline Geometry. 12. The Problem of Distant Vanishing points. 13. Falling and Rotating Forms. 14. Tilted Tapered Forms. 15. Perspective in the 1400s. 16. Plan\/Elevation View Perspective. 17. Three-Point Perspective. 18. Three-Point Angles. 19. Combining One- and Three-Point Perspective. 20. Combining Two- and Three-Point Perspective. 21. Combining Three-Point Perspective Diagrams. 22. Compound Inclines in Two-Point Perspective. 23. Shadows. 24. Shadows of Round, Spherical, and Curved Objects. 25. Positive Shadows. 26. Negative Shadows. 27. Shadows from Artificial Light Sources. 28. Three-Point Shadows. 29. Reflections. 30. Reflections on Inclined Surfaces. 31. Reflections on Curved Surfaces. 32. Anamorphic Perspective. 33. Four-Point Perspective. 34. Five-Point Perspective. 35. Six-Point Perspective. 36. Miscellaneous. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019465490775,"sku":"9781138215627","price":47.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138215627.jpg?v=1750780357","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-complete-guide-to-perspective-drawing-9781138215627","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}