Perspective : from basic to creative
by
Gill, Robert W.
Title
:
Perspective : from basic to creative
Author
:
Gill, Robert W.
ISBN
:
9780500286074
Personal Author
:
Gill, Robert W.
Publication Information
:
London ; New York : Thames & Hudson, 2006.
Physical Description
:
272 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
General Note
:
"Originally published as two separate volumes, Basic perspective and Creative perspective"--Title page verso.
Includes index.
Contents
:
1: Basic perspective -- Terms used in perspective projection -- Drawing the perspective: one-point and two-point -- Three-point perspective: objects inclined to the ground plane -- Perspectives with an inclined picture plane -- 2: Creative perspective -- The use of alternative height lines for more complicated shapes -- Regular and irregular shapes -- Perspective drawings with a grid over the plan -- The box method -- Circles, cylinders and spheres -- Reflections -- The use of measuring points -- Shadow projection in perspective drawing -- Short cuts in perspective drawing.
Abstract
:
"This book combines Robert W. Gill's two classic volumes - Basic Perspective and Creative Perspective - to provide a complete, clear and simple explanation of the principles of perspective. It demonstrates that an understanding of them - even in our technology-led world - is the key for architects and designers who want to produce great work."--Jacket.
Subject Term
:
Perspective.
Perspective. (OCoLC)fst01058877
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| VEGA Bordeaux | General Books | 000113464 | 742 GIL | 1 |
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