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Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction) Paperback – January 19, 1999

4.6 out of 5 stars 4,247

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Learn the essentials of perspective drawing. Get step-by-step instructions and over 250 clear illustrations to help you understand and apply the concepts of perspective.
  
Perspective Made Easy is the perfect manual for those looking to learn the fundamentals of perspective drawing. This easy-to-follow guide, featuring over 250 simple line drawings, begins with clear, concise, immediately applicable discussions on essential topics such as the horizon, vanishing point, and the relationship of eye level to perspective drawing.
 
This non-technical handbook will help you
master essential principles relatively quickly and equip you with the knowledge you need to become an accomplished perspective artist. In addition to his clear explanations of technical aspects of the craft, the author emphasizes key points so that your understanding will become second nature in no time. With step-by-step instructions on placing figures and objects in a drawing, depicting interiors, creating shade and shadows, and more, Perspective Made Easy is an invaluable resource that should be part of any budding artist's bookshelf.
 
  • With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll quickly master the basics of perspective drawing.
  • Over 250 simple line drawings are used to illustrate the concepts and simple rules involved in defining perspective.
  • Conquer the essentials of horizon, vanishing point, and the crucial relationship of eye level to perspective drawing.
  • Learn how to place figures and objects in a drawing, depict interiors, and create depth by adding shade and shadows, and other elements.
  • Through repetition of important points, Perspective Made Easy will turn your understanding of its concepts into second nature quickly.
  • Clear and concise, this art instruction book is an essential addition to any artist's bookshelf.

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Learn the essentials of perspective drawing

perspective made easy

Get step-by-step instructions and over 250 clear illustrations to help you understand and apply the concepts of perspective.

  • With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll quickly master the basics of perspective drawing.
  • Over 250 simple line drawings are used to illustrate the concepts and simple rules involved in defining perspective.
  • Conquer the essentials of horizon, vanishing point, and the crucial relationship of eye level to perspective drawing.
  • Learn how to place figures and objects in a drawing, depict interiors, and create depth by adding shade and shadows, and other elements.
  • Through repetition of important points, Perspective Made Easy will turn your understanding of its concepts into second nature quickly.

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An essential addition to any artist's bookshelf

Perspective Made Easy is the perfect manual for those looking to learn the fundamentals of perspective drawing. This easy-to-follow guide, featuring over 250 simple line drawings, begins with clear, concise, immediately applicable discussions on essential topics such as the horizon, vanishing point, and the relationship of eye level to perspective drawing.

eye leven and horizon used in drawing perpective

The Horizon learning perspective

Eye Level in perspective sketching

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Perspective, the author tells us, is easy; yet surprisingly few artists are aware of the simple rules that make it so. This easy-to-follow book—the first devoted entirely to clarifying the laws of perspective—remedies the situation. In it, the author uses over 250 simple line drawings to illustrate the concepts involved.
Beginning with clear, concise, immediately applicable discussions of the horizon, vanishing point, and the crucial relationship of eye level to perspective drawing, you'll learn how to place figures and objects in a drawing, depict interiors, create shade and shadows, and achieve all the other elements necessary for a successful perspective drawing. By repeatedly stressing important points, Mr. Norling teaches you to make them second-nature. Moreover, his approach is so simple and direct that no matter how little raw talent or experience you have, you will soon be able to apply these techniques almost instinctively.
Mastery of perspective is a basic skill every artist must have. This simple, nontechnical guide will enable you to master its essentials in a relatively short time. Clear and concise, this book is an essential addition to any artist's bookshelf.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0486404730
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; 31537th edition (January 19, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780486404738
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486404738
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.39 x 0.47 x 8.46 inches
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I read a portion of this book online and it is very interesting. The only issue I have is the condition of the book. I brought this book brand new and the last 16 pages and back cover are folded. Considering returning it.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
Awesome book! Easy read, Yet informative.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020
The book definitely helps understand the "math" parts of perspective, like grids and measurements, in a simple way. It really breaks down and it helps you to stop overthinking where things go. I haven't read it all, but just from what I've read I understand some of the concepts more than I initially did. The book is small but the text is larger, and there's a lot of example drawings to get ideas across. I also think this is a great book to help teach form since the only way to make it 3D is perspective, and it also goes over shadows. Mainly just how they set from different angles. Other things the book teaches is unusual perspectives and some reflections.

A lot of ideas you'll find in some anatomy books, like Loomis' Figure Drawing, is drawing the body in perspective and around the horizon. This book helps understand those ideas when the anatomy book doesn't expand on it. Plus it'll help expand on drawing forms of the body in perspective for adding more realism. I think Figure Drawing Design and Invention with all the forms it teaches the reader.

The only upsetting thing was mine came with a dog eared cover, kinda large, but it probably would have happened anyway at some point.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
This paperback came in handy when certain drawing guidelines were so perplexing in lecture class. For some reason, these chapters that I read (still reading), were concise, thorough and informative; therefore, I'm really sold out on this book! So, if you're interested in general drawing sketches, or drafting architectural references, this is your book to start on perspective drawing! Please don't skip another semester without it!!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
I bought this book based on Matt White's recommendation, an artist whose journey I greatly admire. Having studied graphic design in school and now working as an artist, I understand the importance of constantly honing my skills and exploring new techniques. This book provided a valuable refresher as I delve into creating scenery with characters in my unique style, with aspirations of illustrating children's books and potentially teaching art to young learners. What resonated with me the most was the reminder that all artists, regardless of their experience, must continue to learn and evolve. We're all on a journey of growth and discovery, and staying connected with fellow artists and embracing lifelong learning is crucial. As Michelangelo famously said, "I am still learning." This book comes highly recommended for anyone dedicated to their creative journey!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
Great for learning
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
In terms I was able to understand
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
Concise, easy to understand, great examples. Love this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
Some of it is easy to use, but some of the chapters are hard to understand. This book is made for someone who is more advanced.
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Pedro Lopes do Rosario
5.0 out of 5 stars Intuitivo!
Reviewed in Brazil on January 3, 2024
Mesmo em inglês ele é muito fácil de entender, recomendo!
David
5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied with the quality
Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2023
I like this book: it has nice hard cover, paper and print quality is good enough, hope it helps me to improve my drawing skills🤞Thanks Amazon for convenient service!
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Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2023
I like this book: it has nice hard cover, paper and print quality is good enough, hope it helps me to improve my drawing skills🤞Thanks Amazon for convenient service!
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Madhu
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book
Reviewed in India on December 5, 2023
Perfect book for a beginner who wants to know the theory along with exercises
Fedrah
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Reviewed in Germany on February 22, 2023
You can't go wrong with it
Tales
5.0 out of 5 stars Incontournable.
Reviewed in France on October 9, 2022
Ne vous fiez pas à l'age du bouquin, c'est un incontournable pour apprendre les bases de la perspective.

Les explications sont extrêmement pertinente et intuitif à comprendre.
Vraiment recommandé pour les débutants.