Concise, thoughtfully written text on drawing and sketching, accompanied by more than 150 simply drawn illustrations, provides important information on such subjects as diminution, foreshortening, convergence, shade and shadow, and other visual principles of perspective. Illustrations depict a sense of space and depth, demonstrate vanishing points and eye level. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1964.
Perspective for Artists by Rex Vicat Cole Depth, perspective of sky and sea, shadows, much more, not usually covered. 391 diagrams, 81 reproductions of drawings and paintings.
Creative Perspective for Artists and Illustrators by Ernest W. Watson Distinguished art educator and publisher shows importance of classic perspective rules — and when to violate them. Picture plane, foreshortening and convergence, other topics. Analysis of works by leading artists and illustrators. 349 illustrations.
Perspective Made Easy by Ernest R. Norling Perspective is easy; yet, surprisingly few artists know the simple rules that make it so. Remedy that situation with this simple, step-by-step book, the first devoted entirely to the topic. 256 illustrations.
Pen & Ink Techniques by Frank Lohan This richly illustrated manual for beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists covers everything from hatching, tones, and stippling to dealing with the problems that can arise when adding texture, light, and shade.
Perspective for Painters by Howard Etter, Margit Malmstrom Focusing on painting, the authors explore a multitude of methods to help painters create three-dimensional realities on a two-dimensional canvas. Covers light, cone of vision, viewing distance, picture planes, vanishing points, more. 200 illustrations.
Perspective Drawing for Beginners by Len A. Doust Doust carefully explains the roles of lines, boxes, and circles, and shows how visualizing shapes and forms can be used in accurate depictions of perspective. One of the most concise introductions available. 33 illustrations.
Freehand Perspective and Sketching by Dora Miriam Norton The essential guide to rendering perspective, this classic manual uses a series of illustrated exercises and explanations to help artists and students master one of art's greatest challenges. More than 260 figures.
Theory and Practice of Perspective by G. A. Storey Authoritative guide helps artists at all levels achieve the accurate re-creation of natural perspective. Scores of concise, well-illustrated chapters explain how to reproduce shape, distance, and numerous other related topics. 301 illustrations.
A Guide to Pictorial Perspective by Benjamin R. Green Here is a clear, jargon-free primer on re-creating objects from nature by using perspective techniques. It teaches artists and students at all levels how to visually rationalize the differences between form and appearance.
Drawing: A Studio Guide by Ms. Lu Bro An artist and teacher introduces all of the major drawing methods, explaining how to master such important aspects as gesture, value, and linear perspective. 254 black-and-white illustrations, 12 color illustrations.
Anatomy and Perspective: The Fundamentals of Figure Drawing by Charles Oliver Clearly and concisely written book covers two subjects seldom treated thoroughly in the same volume. Demonstrations of figure drawing include the use of such simple forms as the cube, cylinder, and sphere. 96 black-and-white figures.
