Prespective For Artists

Perspective for Artists by Rex Vicat Cole is a profusely illustrated art instruction book that teaches artists how to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface by explaining the principles and practical application of perspective. The book features over 390 diagrams and 80 illustrations of paintings and drawings from the old masters, covering topics like depth, foreshortening, inclined planes, curves, shadows, and the perspective of the sky and sea.

Key Features & Content
Comprehensive Explanation:
Cole breaks down the theory and rules of perspective, making it an accessible subject for artists.

Rich Illustration:
The book uses more than 390 diagrams and over 80 paintings and drawings to demonstrate concepts clearly, allowing some problems to be solved just by looking at the images.

Practical Application:
It shows how perspective is used in practice by artists and includes practice exercises to help students apply the principles.