Brook Taylor's Principles of Linear Perspective: Or the Art of Designing Upon a Plane the Representation of All Sorts of Objects, as They Appear to th

Taylor, Brook

ISBN 10: 1165416425 / ISBN 13: 9781165416424

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 14737195-n

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Brook Taylor's Principles of Linear Perspective: Or the Art of Designing Upon a Plane the Representation of All Sorts of Objects, as They Appear to th
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1165416425
• ISBN-13: 9781165416424
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

Brook Taylor's Principles of Linear Perspective: Or The Art of Designing Upon A Plane the Representation of All Sorts of Objects, As They Appear to the Eye is a comprehensive guide to linear perspective in art. Originally published in 1715, this book has been reprinted numerous times and continues to be a valuable resource for artists and students of art. The book covers a wide range of topics related to linear perspective, including the principles of projection, the geometry of vision, and the use of vanishing points. It also provides detailed instructions for drawing various objects, such as buildings, landscapes, and human figures, using linear perspective techniques. Throughout the book, Taylor emphasizes the importance of accurate observation and measurement, and he provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the principles of linear perspective. This edition, published in 1835, includes an introduction by the editor, J.T. Smith, as well as a biographical sketch of Brook Taylor. Overall, Brook Taylor's Principles of Linear Perspective is an essential resource for anyone interested in the theory and practice of linear perspective in art.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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