Modern Pictorial Perspective (Paperback)

Paperback. This slim and focused guide to understanding and analysing perspective in drawing was written by T. Heaton Cooper, a longtime instructor at the Cleveland School of Art. It consists of 50 examples: every left-hand page features a graphic representation of the written descriptions on the opposite page, providing an improved understanding of the concepts via visual examples. Discussions and directions on foreshortening and shadows in relation to perspective complement the illustrations. Students, art teachers, and artists wishing to improve their skills will find this book an ideal resource for study and reference. Its compact size will make it an easy addition to the paint box or sketch kit. AUTHOR: In the early 20th century, Thomas Heaton Cooper emigrated from Great Britain, where his brother Alfred (and later his nephew William) ranked among the nation's most highly regarded watercolor landscape artists. Heaton taught at the Cleveland School of Art, where he drew upon his experience in landscape painting to impart his sophisticated understanding of perspective. This small and focused guide features full-page graphic representations with written descriptions on the facing page that discuss and offer direction on foreshortening and shadows in relation to perspective. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…