Perspective: Or The Art Of Drawing What One Sees, Explained And Adapted To The Use Of Those Sketching From Nature

By W.H. Collins

Book Overview

Perspective: Or The Art Of Drawing What One Sees, Explained And Adapted To The Use Of Those Sketching From Nature (1872) is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Henry Collins, a renowned artist and art teacher. The book is aimed at individuals who are interested in sketching from nature and want to learn the techniques of perspective drawing. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific aspect of perspective drawing. The first chapter introduces the basic principles of perspective and explains how it can be used to create accurate and realistic drawings. The subsequent chapters delve into more advanced topics such as the use of vanishing points, foreshortening, and the principles of aerial perspective. Throughout the book, Collins provides detailed explanations and examples of each concept, accompanied by numerous illustrations and diagrams. He also includes practical exercises and assignments to help readers apply the techniques they have learned. Perspective: Or The Art Of Drawing What One Sees, Explained And Adapted To The Use Of Those Sketching From Nature (1872) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in developing their skills in perspective drawing. It is a timeless classic that has been used by generations of artists and art students and continues to be relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165415976
• ISBN13: 9781165415977
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"