Perspective Drawing and Applications (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Charles A. O'Connor (Author), Thomas J. Kier (Author), David B. Burghy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 22, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0136330258 | ISBN-13: 978-0136330257 | Edition: 2

Provides a concise, systematic, and comprehensive introduction to perspective drawing along with examples of practical applications. Explains the fundamentals of effective freehand drawing through more than 250 drawings, photographs, and illustrations along with step-by-step procedures. It includes examples from a wide range of fields, including illustration, advertising, fine arts, architecture, and industrial and interior design. The second edition of Prespective Drawing and Applications has been revised to include 50 new illustrations and more coverage of General Principles, Cone of Vision, Apparent Scale, and Reflections and Shadows. It has been redesigned in a new, larger format with a more readable typeface and a spiral binding that allows the text to lay flat. It also incorporates a new portfolio section featuring recent examples of perspective applications. An essential reference book on perspective drawing for every professional illustrator, industrial and graphic designer, architect, and interior designer.

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Concise, systematic, and thorough, this course in perspective drawing motivates readers with challenging workbook assignments and examples of practical applications of the drawing concepts presented. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Provides a concise, systematic, and comprehensive introduction to perspective drawing along with examples of practical applications. Explains the fundamentals of effective freehand drawing through more than 250 drawings, photographs, and illustrations along with step-by-step procedures. It includes examples from a wide range of fields, including illustration, advertising, fine arts, architecture, and industrial and interior design. The second edition of Prespective Drawing and Applications has been revised to include 50 new illustrations and more coverage of General Principles, Cone of Vision, Apparent Scale, and Reflections and Shadows. It has been redesigned in a new, larger format with a more readable typeface and a spiral binding that allows the text to lay flat. It also incorporates a new portfolio section featuring recent examples of perspective applications. An essential reference book on perspective drawing for every professional illustrator, industrial and graphic designer, architect, and interior designer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (October 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136330258
• ISBN-13: 978-0136330257
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,945,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for students!, October 6, 2011

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Rain O'Doyle "Roll" (OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perspective Drawing and Applications (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

Great book! I recommend it for any art student learning perspective. Forget Tracy's comment she is a photographer and a bad one.

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK EVER, October 6, 2011

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This review is from: Perspective Drawing and Applications (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

PERSPECTIVE ALL THE THINGS! This book changed my life. I highly recommend buying this book. Never again will I struggle perspective drawing and stuff.r

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money, December 12, 2007

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This review is from: Perspective Drawing and Applications (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

I have seen many better books on perspective. This book is not very encompassing and doesn't really walk you through the steps. Save your money and buy a better book. Perspective without pain is much better!