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Perspective for Painters by Howard Etter and Margit Malmstrom (2008, Trade Paperback)

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This book titled "Perspective for Painters" is a valuable addition to any artist's library. The authors, Howard Etter and Margit Malmstrom, provide a comprehensive guide on techniques for painting with a focus on perspective. The book is published by Dover Publications, Incorporated and is available in trade paperback format. It has 144 pages filled with valuable insights on painting techniques. The book measures 10.9 inches in length and 8.3 inches in width and weighs 19.1 ounces. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the art genre and techniques for painting.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-100486466604

ISBN-139780486466606

eBay Product ID (ePID)64481160

Product Key Features

Book TitlePerspective for Painters

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

TopicTechniques / General, Techniques / Painting

GenreArt

AuthorHoward Etter, Margit Malmstrom

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight19.1 Oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2008-020646

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal750.1/8

SynopsisMost books on perspective deal with drawing -- this outstanding guide focuses on painting. Avoiding cut-and-dried rules, the authors explore a multitude of methods to help painters create three-dimensional realities on a two-dimensional canvas. Beginning with light, cone of vision, and viewing distance, they broaden their scope to picture planes, station and vanishing points, plus other fascinating topics. 200 illustrations., Most books on perspective deal with drawing, offering a host of cut-and-dried rules and diagrams. However, this essential guide was written exclusively for painters. In clear, easy-to-understand language, it includes a multitude of methods to helpthem add three-dimensional vitality to their work. And these techniques won't inhibit an artist's creativity On the contrary, once mastered, they can be abandoned altogether to create specific effects.With 200 expertly rendered, full-color illustrations, the authors explore the basics of perspective: light to define shape, depth, and location; viewing distance to show the space between the subject and observer; and cone of vision to reveal how much of the subject can be included without distortion. Then they broaden the scope to include picture plane, station point, horizon line and vanishing points, showing how the principles can be applied when fleshing out landscapes, still life, and figure painting. With a section on shortcuts and helpful hints, this is an essential work on perspective that artists, students, and instructors will refer to again and again.", Focusing on painting, the authors explore a multitude of methods to help painters create three-dimensional realities on a two-dimensional canvas. Covers light, cone of vision, viewing distance, picture planes, vanishing points, more. 200 illustrations.

LC Classification NumberND1471.E88 2008