Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction)

“So, I’m an artist I don’t need geometry”Yes You Do!When you get to the point that you want to paint landscapes properly, incorporate buildings or figures into your work, or draw an interior, you will find this little book indispensable. You can go right to the topic you are struggling with and get results . The author even provides exercises to practice so you understand. I’m so glad I purchased it! You will be too.

This book is a must have for any artist. It breaks down perspective into an easy to follow course. it is a bit old fashioned but can easily translate to the modern world. its a short read and has plenty of diagrams to follow. I highly recommend this book to any artist looking to master perspective, it has helped my art improve massively.

Great book that explains how Perspective a little better than most books I've read.

This paperback came in handy when certain drawing guidelines were so perplexing in lecture class. For some reason, these chapters that I read (still reading), were concise, thorough and informative; therefore, I'm really sold out on this book! So, if you're interested in general drawing sketches, or drafting architectural references, this is your book to start on perspective drawing! Please don't skip another semester without it!!

Like many budding artists I have struggled with perspective over the years, and had settled into the belief that "I've pretty much got it". But when I began doing some urban sketching recently, I realized I didn't have it. So, I started looking around for books and videos on the subject. In looking at reviews of various books on Amazon I saw this book mentioned a couple times as the only book you'll ever need on perspective. I checked it out, ordered it and ended up getting the kindle version as well.It's definitely all I'll ever need regarding perspective. It was written in a simpler time back in 1939, and its examples and illustrations are dated but still perfect from the standpoint of demonstration and an excellent balance between his text and his example drawings and illustrations.After viewing instructional videos and other books on the subject, I was actually amazed at how Mr. Norlong was able to write so succinctly and say so much in such a small book. He covers the basics as well as the more "complicated" concepts related to circles and ellipses. And all his examples are real examples, not things that you'll likely never draw.The book could actually be used in a course room, not only because it is so readable and easily understandable, but because he gives you simple assignments at the end of each chapter to ensure you practice what you were just taught, thus making it much easier to remember the information.Don't hesitate in buying this book. It will surely become one of your favorite books in your art reference library.

Great book easy to read and follow, classic in the subject and clear explanations with lots of excellent drawings. Highly recommended for artists, drafting, perspective drawings and illustrators.

This book has been around for generations and has been used and recommended by artists throughout that time. I found it very helpful. The principles of perspective have not changed, so the information is as accurate and applicable today as it was when the book was written.200+ pages. Illustrations and diagrams are large when compared to the size of the pages. If I had my wish, the book would be a larger format... it is roughly 5.5 " x 8.5" which is an average paperback size, but for an art and instruction book I prefer a larger format.This book is clear and easy to understand, great for the beginner and a nice refresher for those further along. I would consider it recommended reading for any artist. Lots of drawing books printed today have tiny sections on perspective, but I have found none as in-depth and informative as this book is. For a companion book, Figure Drawing For All It's Worth, by Andrew Loomis has a great section on drawing the human figure in perspective... and I would consider it another "must read" for artists. Here is the link: Figure Drawing for All It's Worth

Book is great!But it arrived with a scratched and dirty book cover.