The Art Of Drawing In Perspective: From Mathematical Principles (1805)

""The Art of Drawing in Perspective: From Mathematical Principles"" is a book written by George Douglass and published in 1805. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of perspective drawing, which is the technique used to create the illusion of depth and space in two-dimensional art. Douglass's approach to perspective drawing is based on mathematical principles, and he provides a detailed explanation of the geometry involved in creating accurate perspective. He covers topics such as vanishing points, foreshortening, and the use of grids and scale to create accurate drawings. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts presented. Douglass also provides practical advice on how to apply these principles to drawing from observation, including tips on composition, lighting, and shading. Overall, ""The Art of Drawing in Perspective"" is a valuable resource for artists and students of art who want to improve their understanding of perspective drawing and create more convincing and realistic artwork.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.

Author: George Douglass
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 106
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d
ISBN: 9781166020323

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