The Art of Architectural Illustration [Hardcover]

Gordon Grice (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 007024765X | ISBN-13: 978-0070247659 | Publication Date: March 1, 1997 | Edition: 1

Master the art of architectural illustration. Master the full range of architectural illustration techniques--from electronic rendering to mixed media, watercolor, gouache, pencil and pen-and-ink--with the Second Edition of The Art of Architectural Illustration, edited by Gordon Grice. This lavishly illustrated guide takes you step by step through the work of 35 of the World's most accomplished architectural renderers. . .and explores a wide variety of project and rendering types. Now with 100% new illustrations and projects, this edition includes: International projects, covering a wide range of building types from stadiums to homes to parks; The work of the world's top architectural firms, including, HOK, SOM, Arquitectonica, I.M. Pei, Philip Johnson, Cesar Pelli, Fumihiko Maki, Kohn Pedersen Fox, and others; Thoughtful essays exploring the role of architectural illustration and its relation to architectural design--written by today's leading renderers; Much more.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 239 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007024765X
• ISBN-13: 978-0070247659
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,796,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one!, October 6, 2003

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This review is from: The Art of Architectural Illustration (Hardcover)

This book is absolutely fabulous! It does not give instructions
on how to do this type of work. It is only to inspire. If
you have a passion for learning architectural illustration, as
I do, you will reach the heavens after looking at some of these gorgeous drawings. There are illustrations in airbrush, pencil, watercolor, tempra, and by computer. If that's what you are
looking for, it's worth every penny!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best on Architectural Illustration/Rendering, March 20, 2007

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Humble Artist "Lucky" (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Architectural Illustration (Hardcover)

This is the best book on Architectural Illustration & Rendering. There is no other book like this. You'll see beautiful renderings from professional illustrators from around the world. If you use these techniques on your renderings or presentations.... you will stand out from your competition.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is a letter to Mr. Grice, June 2, 2004

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Dear mr. Grice:

I loved your book so much, that I have decided that this is what
I would like to do. I am unable to go to college, but I have completed architectural drafting at a local art school. What do I have to study to do renderings such as the type you have in the book? (10 stars!)

If you do get to read this, please contact amazon so that you
can answer my letter.
I tried to find a site where I could send you an e-mail, but
was not succesful.

Thank you so kindly.
Mrs. W