Perspective

by William F. Powell

Walter Foster Artist's Library Series Perspective Book- Perspective is the foundation of all great paintings and drawings, no matter what medium. Perspective shows you everything you need to know to make objects look three dimensional. Practice the methods of measuring and dividing areas proportionately; then learn how we perceive depth and distance, and how to render it correctly on paper or canvas. This book teaches you the basics and then some. Before you know it you'll be creating things you never knew possible. 64 pages, soft cover.

Genres: Art, Reference, Drawing, Nonfiction, Design, Textbooks, Education

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

William F. Powell is an internationally recognized artist recognized as one of America's foremost colorists. He has written and illustrated more than 30 instructional art books.

Reviews

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A few years ago I was taking a beginning drawing class. When it came time to learn about perspective, we watched a fascinating, if intimidating, documentary on some very beautiful, very complicated art created using perspective. Some of the pieces were drawn by hand, yet looked like something created today using a computer (everything featured in the documentary was made before electricity had been invented). Then my art teacher gave our assignment; draw an object using perspective. I was so overwhelmed and scared & terrible at math. I chickened out of the assignment and never finished. I had a great art teacher, but I wish I'd had this book back then. William F. Powell's "Perspective" spells it out simply and fully, and covers 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point perspective, using several simple examples, including examples to practice. Recommended for everyone wishing to draw realistically and accurately. *contains no math whatsoever*

[Greta · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides clear, step-by-step instructions, supporting visuals & helpful tips for 1-, 2-, & 3-point perspective. Just wish I didn’t find doing the exercises so ... boring. Not the author’s fault at all, it just feels more like technical drawing than art when I’m using a ruler to draw lines off to an imaginary vanishing point. Still, a good refresher on this topic.

[Rick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great start for beginners

The book gives great guidelines to the shading and shapes perspective and planes so on and so forth it really is a good guideline for beginners like me and I look forward to trying all the teaches

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yet another in a long line of art books that teach the basics - good for the beginner but not much more for anyone past the beginner level.

It's a good book, not what I need at this point in my art, but a good book nonetheless.

[Abbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was used in an introductory art class at my university. I remember liking it, and I do understand drawing perspective much more now.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple and practical. It it's a great guide and so well laid out.

[Kalin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this little gem one day at a local art store and after reading a bunch of other books on the topic of perspective drawing, I had to come back and change my rating to 5 stars. This book has all of the essential information to get you started and breaks things down in a very simple way that is easy to understand. It's also in a great little pocket sized format with very clear drawings which makes it a perfect little quick reference book.

[Rachel Woodward · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished reading it, but I have yet to compete all the exercises in it. I love the format, with lots of illustrations and simple step-by-step explanations. Definitely learned a lot. Now I just have to discipline myself enough to actually apply what I've learned!

[Bridget]

Have this book (in English)

[Serge Pierro · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book on basic perspective. This is not a deep theory book, the text is sufficient to the task at hand, but nothing more. It is well illustrated with many examples.

[William Bayona · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s ok