Basic Perspective Drawing: A Visual Approach

by John Montague

Moving logically from simple concepts to specific tools and methods, this book shows how to construct perspective views one step at a time, with illustrated examples that cover every key part of the process.
* Step-by-step instructions make the learning process simpler
* Includes a new chapter on aerial perspective and an updated chapter with examples digital perspective drawings
* It is visually oriented with the author's graphic explanations making the drawing process easy to understand
* The author has also created spare and linear illustrations so the reader can shade sections, highlight lines or use coloured pencils to reinforce concepts and processes

Genres: Art, Drawing, Reference, Architecture, Design, Textbooks

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Kalin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for learning about perspective drawing. It contains a lot of information that other books don't. I still don't think that any one book covers everything though, which is why i have about 4 books on the subject that I am currently bouncing between.

[Natik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally, something you can comfortably recommend to a serious beginner.

While a visual approach to art (NO DUH!) is a fantastic idea, they really should have included more informative labels/ text explanations in addition to the lovely diagrams.

[Ramie · Rating 4 out of 5]

When they say this book takes a visual approach, they mean it. This book is image heavy, which in my mind is a big yay. I've seen some art reference / tutorial type of books that are 90% text and that just annoys me. If ever there is a subject where you want more images to help you out, it's art reference. In fact the only reason I can't give this 5 stars is because the book seems to have taken the visual approach to the other extreme, giving a few lines of explanations of what can be complicated layouts. I'm all for dumbing things down (yes please!) but in trying to shorten things down so much, some things actually end up sounding maybe even more complicated than they are and then while you're sitting there scratching your head over what in the heck they're saying, well, it's sort of like did you get that, let's move on to the next part. That, however, is where the visual aspect saves it. The Appendix especially, which has no text, is very useful showing a image breakdown (usually 4 or more "step by step" examples of a picture as it is being drawn).

For people, like me, who find that perception is the greatest enemy when drawing, this is a useful tool. Not quite perfect but definitely a good starting point.

[thuys]

Not suitable for self-taught. Category system is quite clear but ONE example should be focused with as much detailed as possible (plus geometric logic behind would be great) instead of giving many examples without clear explanation and tons of illustrations in appendix just for show (though very useful if youve got the theory). Some chapters are irrelevant, too. Much more useful if used as class materials.

[Allen Rex722 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Serge Pierro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Using a visual approach, this book teaches basic perspective in an enjoyable manner. Covers all the important subjects and the illustrations are cleanly presented. Not as "stuffy" as most books on perspective.

[Kulthoum كلثوم · Rating 5 out of 5]

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