Perspective Drawing
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For any artist, architect, or draughtsman seeking to render the three-dimensional world on a flat surface with precision and confidence, Perspective Drawing by H. F. Hollis stands as an authoritative and practical guide. The book presents the fundamental theory and practice of perspective drawing, systematically instructing readers in the geometric principles that govern how objects recede, converge, and relate to the eye of the observer. Hollis details essential techniques — from single-point and two-point perspective to more complex spatial constructions — making the discipline accessible to both the trained professional and the dedicated beginner. Rooted in the tradition of technical draughtsmanship, this volume from the venerable Teach Yourself Books series argues that a solid command of perspective is not merely an artistic flourish but a foundational skill that underpins all credible visual representation. Hollis writes with the clarity and economy of a seasoned instructor, stripping away mystique to reveal the logical, almost mathematical elegance at the heart of pictorial space. Whether you are a student drafting architectural elevations or an artist striving to bring depth and realism to your compositions, this compact yet comprehensive manual may well be the quiet revolution your sketchbook has been waiting for.
Author: H. F. Hollis
Format: Paperback
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For any artist, architect, or draughtsman seeking to render the three-dimensional world on a flat surface with precision and confidence, Perspective Drawing by H. F. Hollis stands as an authoritative and practical guide. The book presents the fundamental theory and practice of perspective drawing, systematically instructing readers in the geometric principles that govern how objects recede, converge, and relate to the eye of the observer. Hollis details essential techniques — from single-point and two-point perspective to more complex spatial constructions — making the discipline accessible to both the trained professional and the dedicated beginner. Rooted in the tradition of technical draughtsmanship, this volume from the venerable Teach Yourself Books series argues that a solid command of perspective is not merely an artistic flourish but a foundational skill that underpins all credible visual representation. Hollis writes with the clarity and economy of a seasoned instructor, stripping away mystique to reveal the logical, almost mathematical elegance at the heart of pictorial space. Whether you are a student drafting architectural elevations or an artist striving to bring depth and realism to your compositions, this compact yet comprehensive manual may well be the quiet revolution your sketchbook has been waiting for.