The Pocket Guide to Perspective

A Step-by-Step Approach

Professor Maurice Herman

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English

Oro Editions
01 January 2024

Drawing & drawings; Theory of architecture

This step-by-step Pocket Guide will teach you how to draw stunningly beautiful perspectives, complete with reflections and shadows.

The Pocket Guide to Perspective uses a simple, step-by-step method to help readers understand the basic concepts of perspective construction. Readers will learn to build one -point, two-point, and multi-point perspectives as well as reflections and shadows in perspective. This small pocket guide is compact and focused. Whether you’re at your desk or out and about, it is useful reference to bring along for both students and professionals alike.

By: Professor Maurice Herman
Imprint: Oro Editions
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 172g
ISBN: 9781957183480
ISBN 10: 1957183489
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 01 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Copyright Notice 6 Attributions 7 Acknowledgments & Dedication 7 About the Author 7 Introduction 11 Chapter 1 15 How to Draw Perspectives: A Step-by-Step Guide Overview 16 Key Concepts 19 Step-by-Step Sequence 30 Drawing Tips 45 Construction Lines Explained: What Should I Draw First? 49 Chapter 2 How to Draw Shadows in Perspective; a Step-by-Step Guide 55 Chapter 3 How to Draw Reflections in Perspective; a Step-by-Step Guide 59 Chapter 4 Perspective Exercises and Solutions 67 Overview 68 Downloading the Exercises 68 Media Selection and Supplies 69 Perspective Exercise Instructions 71

Professor Maurice Herman is an award-winning architect, educator, and illustrator. He loves to draw. He’s a subject matter expert who’s taught perspective, rendering, and sketching for more than 20 years. His illustrations have appeared in numerous books, academic journals, newspapers, and magazines, including the New York Times and Architectural Record. He holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in design from the California Institute of the Arts and a master’s degree in architecture from UCLA. His first job after graduation was as an apprentice to famed architectural illustrator Carlos Diniz. He currently lives and teaches in Los Angeles.