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DIVConcisely written text accompanied by more than 150 simply drawn illustrations together demonstrate vanishing points and eye level and explain such concepts as appearance versus reality and perspective distortion. /div
First published in 2006. Clear, practical and comprehensive, this mechanical estimating manual provides an indispensable resource for contractors, estimators, owners and anyone involved with estimating mechanical costs on construction projects, including a wealth of labor and price data, formulas, charts and graphs. Covering timeproven methodologies and procedures, it offers the user a full range of readytouse forms, detailed estimating guidelines, and numerous completed examples. You'll learn from leading experts how to produce complete and accurate sheet metal, piping and plumbing estimates both quickly and easily. The manual will also be of value to supervisors, mechanics, builders, general contractors, engineers and architects for use in planning and scheduling work, budget estimating, cost control, cost accounting, checking change orders and various other aspects of mechanical estimating.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1950. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived
Depth, perspective of sky and sea, shadows, much more, not usually covered. 391 diagrams, 81 reproductions of drawings and paintings.
The amateur artist faces many challenges. To Len A. Doust, perspective is by far the most problematic. With his trademark humor, the author/artist turns his expert eye toward that "dreaded, horrid word." In a clearly written how-to guide on mastering the art of perspective, he carefully: • describes the roles of lines, boxes, and circles • provides shortcuts for visualizing shapes and forms • incorporates thirty-three plates of helpful illustrations One of the most concise introductions available for beginners, this practical volume will be an important addition to any artist's resource library.
Do you want to draw and paint beautiful illustrations with an accurate perspective? Are you intimidated by all those mathematical calculations a typical book about perspective drawing contains? Do you feel that all these calculations hinder your creative drawing process? Then this book s definitely for you. In this book, you will discover the magic of Composition and Perspective for drawing and painting beautiful, expressive artworks. Learn to draw amazingly fun sketches and paintings using easy-to-use, yet powerful techniques for solid compositions and accurate perspective. Learn the basics of composition and perspective such as: - Nine 'rules' of composition - Horizon - Vanishing points - ...
In this essential guide to the basic principles of drawing the human figure, Pogany—one of the leaders of the Golden Age of Illustration—shows readers the path to artistic mastery. With a warm and supportive tone, he seamlessly blends instruction and insight with 375 masterful illustrations. The aim: to build a foundation for those who wish to draw skillfully and easily. Beginning with the humble dot and moving forward to perspective, anatomy, shading, portraiture, balance, motion, and more, this step-by-step resource is a genuine inspiration. Details of the human head, eyes, ears, and feet add depth to the instruction, followed by simple demonstrations that clearly illustrate how fundamental techniques are put into practice. Easy to follow and concise, this guide has long been considered an important resource for artists of all abilities.
The essential guide to rendering perspective, this classic manual uses a series of illustrated exercises and explanations to help artists and students master one of art's greatest challenges. More than 260 figures.
Perspective is one of the most important concepts for an artist to understand. In this valuable beginnerÆs guide, acclaimed artist Ernest Norling teaches you how to use perspective to create a sense of depth and realism in your artwork. Perspective covers techniques for drawing in one-, two-, and three-point perspective, as well as information on how to use vanishing points and the horizon line to establish believable depth. Special attention is given to learning to draw circles, cylinders, and people in perspective. Whether you specialize in drawingùeven cartooning or animationùor painting in acrylic, pastel, oil, or watercolor, a good working knowledge of perspective is essential. DonÆt be surprised if you find yourself referring to this essential guide again and again!
Distinguished educator 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 20 leading illustrators and artists, including Pieter de Hooch and Paul Ceacute;zanne. 349 illustrations.