The Art of Drawing in Perspective: From Mathematical Principles (1805)

By George Douglass (of Edinburgh.)

Book Overview

The Art of Drawing in Perspective: From Mathematical Principles is a book written by George Douglass and originally published in 1805. The book focuses on the principles of perspective drawing and how to create realistic images using mathematical principles. It is aimed at artists of all levels who want to improve their drawing skills and create more accurate and lifelike images.The book begins with an introduction to the basic principles of perspective drawing, including the use of vanishing points and the importance of foreshortening. It then goes on to cover more advanced topics, such as how to create complex shapes and forms using perspective, and how to use shading and color to create depth and dimension in your drawings.Throughout the book, Douglass provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers practice and master the techniques he teaches. He also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts he is explaining.Overall, The Art of Drawing in Perspective: From Mathematical Principles is a comprehensive guide to perspective drawing that is suitable for artists of all levels. Whether you are a beginner looking to improve your skills or an experienced artist looking for new techniques to add to your repertoire, this book is an excellent resource that will help you create more realistic and lifelike images.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162010991
• ISBN13: 9781162010991
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"