Creative Perspective for Artists and Illustrators (Dover Art Instruction) [Paperback]

Ernest W. Watson (Author), Art Instruction (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Art Instruction | Publication Date: January 14, 1993

Distinguished educator shows that violating the academic rules of perspective can be as important as adhering to them. Coverage of the picture plane, foreshortening and convergence, three-point perspective, figures in perspective, more. Also analysis of the works of over 20 leading illustrators and artists, including Pieter de Hooch and Paul Cézanne. 349 illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (January 14, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486273377
• ISBN-13: 978-0486273372
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference for classical perspective, March 10, 2002

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Jeff Beal "jbb557" (Austin,TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Perspective for Artists and Illustrators (Dover Art Instruction) (Paperback)

A more technical approach to perspective than other books on perspective that I have read. Waston uses analysis of illustrators to demonstrate the points of perspective. I found this most entertaining and interesting.

I try to read this periodically to re-enforce and re-learn the principles of perspective.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning how to break the rules..., December 22, 2006

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Jeremy W. Johnson (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Perspective for Artists and Illustrators (Dover Art Instruction) (Paperback)

I had read this book before purchasing it. I bought it to re-read and absorb the points made in the book. It will definitely get you thinking about how to "modify" the perspective in your picture to get the view right.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For a creative Artist, May 11, 2008

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Anmar A. Al Mallak "Animator" (California, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Perspective for Artists and Illustrators (Dover Art Instruction) (Paperback)

This book shows how perspective is being used for creative purposes not too simplified and not too technical either. It's rare to find an Artist who does it naturally but even when I was one of those this book made me aware of it!