Axonometric and Oblique Drawing: A 3-D Construction, Rendering, and Design Guide [Hardcover]

Mohammed Saleh Uddin (Author), M. Saleh Uddin (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1, 1997

This first-time guide to the technique of axonometric drawing focuses exclusively on how to construct such drawings and put them to work. Chapters progress from basic paraline drawing through rendering, presentation, composition, layout, text, reprographic techniques, and fully integrated presentations. There are explanations of how to integrate axonometrics into other drawings for greater emphasis and dramatization; and in addition, a large portfolio of finisghed design and presentation drawings is included, with an explanatory text of how each was created. A chapter on freehand drawing helps users render with technical or fine-point felt-tipped pens.

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Though used since ancient times, nothing is more contemporary than axonometric and oblique drawings. In the renderings of many of today's finest architects, designers, landscape architects, and artists, axonometrics and obliques express the totality of projects. . .convey a sense of real space. . .and are unsurpassed in their ability to involve the viewer. This expert treatment--stocked with carefully chosen illustrations and examples of today's best work--is the first reference that focuses on axonometrics and obliques, giving them full play and offering them their full due. The ultimate paraline--axonometric--reference for deisgners, architects, and renderers, Axonometric and Oblique Drawing first defines these three-dimensional drawings whose lines remain parallel and do not converge to a vanishing point. Using examples both old and new, as well as line drawings, this indispensable guide then shows artists step by step how to construct and use all types of paralines, from transmetrics to obliques. A hands-on reference, Axonometric and Oblique Drawing shows you exactly how to apply the conventions of axonometric drawing to achieve the information-rich, spatially evocative presentations that have made them such a favorite with architects. It shows you how to: Construct all types of paraline drawings, step by step; Handle circles, ellipses, and irregular objects in axonometric and oblique drawings; Apply shadows and shading; Use axonometrics and obliques to dramatize worm's eye, cutaway, bird's eye, split-segmented, simultaneous, exploded, and other views; Render axonometrics and obliques on vellum, board, mylar, film, tracing paper, and other media; Prepare axonometrics and obliques with computer applications; Analyze designs step-by-step; Ensure quality in the design process through axonometric and oblique analysis; Integrate axnometrics and obliques effectively with other drawings. The only complete guide to axonometric and oblique drawing ever produced, this ideal studio companion offers not only instruction, but inspiration. In addition to its wealth of practical techniques and useful tips, it also features an international portfolio of award-winning axonometric drawings by renowned design professionals, including works of Takefumi, Aida, Anthony Ames, Tadao Ando, Natalye Appel, David Baker, R.L. Binder, DO3 Bryan Cantley, Chung/Yates, Ellerbe Becket, Steven Holl, Mark English, Murphy/Jahn, Pollari X Somol, Alexis Pontvik Arkitekt (Sweden), Resolution: 4 Architecture, Shin Takamatsu, House + House, Ventrui Scott Brown and Associates, and others. When correctly rendered, axonometric and oblique drawings have an unsurpassed ability to convey the sense of a project's physical presence--viewers easily imagine themselves interacting with its shapes and spaces. This book will show you how to create winning drawings that evoke that sense of real space, draw the viewer in, and accurately communicate the feel of projects. In addition, this book answers all questions posed by the challenge of creating axonometric and oblique drawings that are both clear and visually pleasing. ABOUT THE AUTHOR M. Saleh Uddin is currently the associate dean and an associate professor at Southern University's School of Architecture. In a teaching career spanning 16 years, he has taught students at Kent State University, Savannah College of Art and Design, and in southeast Asia. He has won numerous awards for his own design and rendering work, including the most recent American Society of Architectural Perspectivists 1996 Juror's Award of Excellence. The author has published and presented papers at national and international conferences, and is the author of Composite Drawing, also published by McGraw-Hill.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 213 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070657556
• ISBN-13: 978-0070657557
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,451,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The difference between reading and understanding..., October 19, 1999

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This review is from: Axonometric and Oblique Drawing: A 3-D Construction, Rendering, and Design Guide (Hardcover)

I am suprised by the view from Russia. I think reading a book and understanding it are two issues which are completely different. Probably the reviewer does not understand the meaning of Axonometric and Oblique Drawing, or may be not trained in a related field to be equipped to understand the book. This book has a clear emphasis in design and use of various axonometric types for design presentation. I believe that when it comes to this particular topic uddin's book is the only complete source at this time. The strength of the book is in its showing the context of Axonometric drawings in Design Analysis, Design Process, and in Final Composed Presentation. There is a brief chapter on contemporary architects work using such drawings. The chapter on shades and shadows is particularly useful, since it simplifies shadow casting from simple to complex 3D axonometric drawings.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous text for academic instruction!!, October 12, 1999

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B. Cantley "Form:uLA" (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Axonometric and Oblique Drawing: A 3-D Construction, Rendering, and Design Guide (Hardcover)

Gives a great overview of the "history" of oblique drawings. Perfect for the text for architectural foundation classes focusing on drawing and avant-garde interpretations. A wonderful portfolio of VERY diverse drawings is included, for students to see professionals working with wnat might seem an esoteric concept while in school.

It really has two personalities. The technical section at the first half is more than is included in drawing classes, highly technical. The second "half" gives a wonderfully deep cross-section of examples. These combine to serve as visual adis for students and professionals as well [several architecvture firms in my community -Southern California- have purchased this book for therir reference collection]. I think this speaks of the range of appeal.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars extremely useful book, October 13, 1999

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Mark D. English (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Axonometric and Oblique Drawing: A 3-D Construction, Rendering, and Design Guide (Hardcover)

I would recommend this book to all design professionals and especially to all teaching professionals and students in the field of architecture. I used the book as a guide to paraline drawing as a design tool last spring in a studio setting at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. The mystery of axonometric drawing was dispelled and my students were quickly using and producing detail and large-scale drawings to explain their intent. This is a real winner.