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Perspective for Painters

Name: Perspective for Painters
Author: Howard Etter
ISBN: 9780486466606

by Howard Etter, Margit Malmstrom

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Overview

Most books on perspective deal with drawing — this outstanding guide focuses on painting. Avoiding cut-and-dried rules, the authors explore a multitude of methods to help painters create three-dimensional realities on a two-dimensional canvas. Beginning with light, cone of vision, and viewing distance, they broaden their scope to picture planes, station and vanishing points, plus other fascinating topics. 200 illustrations.

The essentials of perspective taught through mechanical drawing methods, color sketches, and overlays, then applied to a broad range of subjects.

Synopsis

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.