"A truly admirable book." mdash; Bookmans Journal and Print Collector"As a book of reference to the practicing artists who wants to solve some particular difficulty; the book could hardly be bettered." mdash; FieldRex Vicat Cole makes learning about perspective an enjoyable and fascinating pursuit in this clearly written and profusely illustrated book. Over 390 diagrams illustrate every aspect of the text; and more than 80 illustrations reproduce drawings and paintings mdash; by old masters and by the author mdash; that indicate how perspective is utilized in practice. The book is so well illustrated that many perspective problems can be answered without reference to the text at all. The text itself clarifies the theory of perspective and offers numerous practice exercises. Among the topics covered are the principle of perspective in theory; the rules of perspective and their application; depths; the use of plans in sketching foreshortened surfaces; inclined planes; the circle; arches; how to draw curves by straight lines; perspective of the sky and sea; perspective of shadows; and more. Two additional sections cover perspective in the history of art and mechanical perspective.A noted landscape painter and art instructor; Mr. Cole combines common sense with an understanding of Natures laws to make perspective a subject that every artist can approach with confidence. Art students will also find this book extremely valuable.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Just OkayBy TonyWas looking for plans for San Francisco Victorian style row houses. Did not have what I was looking for. Very limited!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautifully done!By LeahReally interesting book! Not only does it include exterior views of homes and floor plans. but it also includes details about finials. dormers. gables. ornamental decoration. balusters. mantels. etc. Plenty of exterior and interior design elelments. Very detailed! Wonderful resource if youre remodeling a Victorian home. but also great if you just enjoy studying this sorta thing.My book came in like-new condition. without bends. dogears. torn pages. etc. Im really happy with this purchase!6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. 5 stars Really?By G. A. Caldwell5 stars would suggest to me that there is nothing in this book that could be improved. its perfect. All I take from these reviews after purchasing this book is that these reviewers must work for the publishers.This book is typical of a number of the genre. nice reproductions of the original plates but little in anything that would give an insight in to the buildings layouts. construction and design inspiration. If this book had been reproduced at the same scale as the original then it would make a great coffee table book.I keep buying these books in the hope Ill find another "Classic Modern Homes of the Thirties." Here is a book the explains the houses. their layouts and the purpose behind their design. The optimist in me keeps buying these books in the hope of finding something similar. This book isnt it.
