The Art Of Drawing In Perspective Made Easy: To Those Who Have No Previous Knowledge Of The Mathematics (1778)

The Art of Drawing in Perspective Made Easy: To Those Who Have No Previous Knowledge of Mathematics is a book written by James Ferguson and originally published in 1778. This book is designed to teach the art of perspective drawing to individuals who have no prior knowledge of mathematics. Ferguson's book provides a step-by-step guide to understanding the principles of perspective drawing, including the use of vanishing points, foreshortening, and the placement of objects in relation to the horizon line. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of perspective drawing, such as the use of shadows, reflections, and the representation of curved surfaces.Throughout the book, Ferguson provides numerous illustrations and examples to help readers understand the concepts he is discussing. He also includes practical exercises that readers can complete to further develop their skills in perspective drawing.Overall, The Art of Drawing in Perspective Made Easy is a comprehensive guide to perspective drawing that is accessible to beginners with no prior knowledge of mathematics. It is a valuable resource for artists, architects, and anyone interested in learning the principles of perspective drawing.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.