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Practical Perspective: The Course Of Lectures On Linear Perspective (1858)

Practical Perspective: The Course Of Lectures On Linear Perspective (1858)

Burchett, R.

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ISBN10: 1104458152
ISBN13: 9781104458157
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Practical Perspective: The Course of Lectures on Linear Perspective (1858) is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of linear perspective, written by the British artist and educator R. Burchett. The book is based on a series of lectures that Burchett delivered at the Government School of Design in London, where he was a professor of perspective and drawing.The book covers a wide range of topics related to linear perspective, including the basic principles of vanishing points, foreshortening, and the use of scale and proportion. Burchett also discusses the practical application of perspective in various fields, such as architecture, landscape painting, and mechanical drawing.One of the key features of the book is its emphasis on practical techniques and exercises. Burchett provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts, and includes a series of exercises to help them practice and master the techniques. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a comprehensive index for easy reference.Overall, Practical Perspective: The Course of Lectures on Linear Perspective (1858) is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning about the principles and techniques of linear perspective. It is a valuable tool for artists, architects, designers, and anyone else who needs to understand how to create accurate and convincing representations of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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