A Guide to Pictorial Perspective

by Green, Benjamin R.

• ISBN13: 9780486444048
• ISBN10: 048644404X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-13
• Publisher: Dover Publications

Summary

Here is a clear, jargon-free primer on re-creating objects from nature by using perspective techniques. Green's straightforward approach teaches artists and students at all levels how to visually rationalize the differences between form and appearance. He begins with definitions of lines, examines the relative situation of the spectator, and more. Numerous illustrations.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	5	(3)
I. APPEARANCES OF OBJECTS	8	(2)
II. DEFINITIONS—Positions of Lines	10	(3)
Parallel—Perpendicular—Inclined	10	(2)
Horizontal Line—Prime Vertical Line	12	(1)
Seat of the Eye—Vanishing Point	12	(1)
III. RELATIVE SITUATION OF THE SPECTATOR AND THE OBJECT TO BE DRAWN FROM-
1. Height, &c., of the Eye with Relation to the Object—Vanishing Lines	13	(4)
2. Distance of the Object from the Spectator	17	(1)
3. Positions of the Object to the Spectator--Forms of Buildings, &c.	18	(2)
IV. PARALLEL AND OBLIQUE VIEWS OF OBJECTS COMPARED	20	(3)
V. PARALLEL VIEW OF OBJECTS	23	(4)
Roof Lines—Ascents —Descents	23	(3)
Interiors	26	(1)
VI. OBLIQUE VIEW OF OBJECTS	27	(3)
VII. OBJECTS HAVING MORE THAN FOUR SIDES	30	(3)
VIII. CURVED-LINE OBJECTS	33	(4)
Arches	35	(2)
CONCLUDING REMARKS	37	(3)
SUMMARY OF PRINCIPLES IN THIS GUIDE	40