The Elements Of Perspective: Illustrated By Numerous Examples And Diagrams (1866)

Penley, Aaron Edwin

ISBN 10: 1165077310 / ISBN 13: 9781165077311

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Elements Of Perspective: Illustrated By Numerous Examples And Diagrams (1866)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165077310
• ISBN 13: 9781165077311
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""The Elements of Perspective: Illustrated by Numerous Examples and Diagrams"" is a book written by Aaron Edwin Penley in 1866. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles of perspective drawing, which is a technique used to create the illusion of depth and distance in two-dimensional art. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of perspective drawing. The first chapter introduces the basic concepts of perspective, including the horizon line, vanishing points, and the use of converging lines to create depth. Subsequent chapters delve deeper into topics such as foreshortening, the use of shadows and reflections, and the principles of aerial perspective. The book also includes numerous examples and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts being discussed. Overall, ""The Elements of Perspective"" is a valuable resource for artists, designers, and anyone interested in learning the principles of perspective drawing. Its clear and concise explanations, coupled with its numerous illustrations, make it an accessible and informative guide to this essential technique.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.