Product Description

Distinguished art educator and publisher shows that violating the academic rules of perspective can be as important as adhering to them. Coverage of the picture plane, foreshortening and convergence, three-point perspective, figures in perspective, more. Also analysis of the works of over twenty leading illustrators and artists, including Pieter de Hooch and Paul Cézanne. 349 illustrations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #159659 in Books
• Published on: 1993-01-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Customer Reviews

Great reference for classical perspective
A more technical approach to perspective than other books on perspective that I have read. Waston uses analysis of illustrators to demonstrate the points of perspective. I found this most entertaining and interesting.

I try to read this periodically to re-enforce and re-learn the principles of perspective.

Learning how to break the rules...
I had read this book before purchasing it. I bought it to re-read and absorb the points made in the book. It will definitely get you thinking about how to "modify" the perspective in your picture to get the view right.

For a creative Artist
This book shows how perspective is being used for creative purposes not too simplified and not too technical either. It's rare to find an Artist who does it naturally but even when I was one of those this book made me aware of it!