This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Theory and Practice of Perspective
Note: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Louise Hope, Suzanne Lybarger, Jonathan Ingram, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "The Theory and Practice of Perspective" by G. A. Storey is an instructional guide on the principles and applications of perspective, written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive resource for artists, particularly painters, sculptors, and architects, who seek to master the science of perspective in their visual representations. Storey's text emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying reasoning behind perspective techniques, rather than relying solely on memorization or imitation. The opening of the book outlines the foundational significance of perspective in the artistic process, as highlighted through references to master artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Turner. Storey critiques the common neglect of perspective study among art students and emphasizes that a strong grasp of perspective is essential for creating compelling and harmonious visual compositions. He argues that artists must approach their work with a well-defined understanding of spatial relationships, whether for large-scale compositions or intricate details, to avoid confusion and ensure unity within their artworks. This serves not only as practical advice but also as a philosophical stance on the value of deep comprehension in the arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Storey, G. A. (George Adolphus), 1834-1919
EBook No.: 20165
Published: Dec 22, 2006
Downloads: 503
Language: English
Subject: Perspective
Subject: Drawing -- Technique
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Theory and Practice of Perspective
Note: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Louise Hope, Suzanne Lybarger, Jonathan Ingram, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "The Theory and Practice of Perspective" by G. A. Storey is an instructional guide on the principles and applications of perspective, written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive resource for artists, particularly painters, sculptors, and architects, who seek to master the science of perspective in their visual representations. Storey's text emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying reasoning behind perspective techniques, rather than relying solely on memorization or imitation. The opening of the book outlines the foundational significance of perspective in the artistic process, as highlighted through references to master artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Turner. Storey critiques the common neglect of perspective study among art students and emphasizes that a strong grasp of perspective is essential for creating compelling and harmonious visual compositions. He argues that artists must approach their work with a well-defined understanding of spatial relationships, whether for large-scale compositions or intricate details, to avoid confusion and ensure unity within their artworks. This serves not only as practical advice but also as a philosophical stance on the value of deep comprehension in the arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Storey, G. A. (George Adolphus), 1834-1919
EBook No.: 20165
Published: Dec 22, 2006
Downloads: 503
Language: English
Subject: Perspective
Subject: Drawing -- Technique
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.