Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction)

Ernest Norling's "Perspective Made Easy" is a timeless gem in the realm of art instruction, offering a clear and practical approach to mastering perspective drawing. As an aspiring artist, I found this book to be indispensable in enhancing my understanding and skills in depicting spatial relationships accurately. One of the standout features of Norling's approach is his ability to break down complex concepts into digestible, step-by-step exercises. He starts with the fundamentals, explaining the principles of perspective with clarity and precision. From understanding vanishing points to mastering foreshortening, each chapter builds upon the last, providing a solid foundation for artistic development. The illustrations and diagrams in the book are exceptionally helpful, reinforcing the concepts discussed in each chapter. Norling's explanations are accompanied by practical examples that guide you through applying perspective techniques in your own drawings. Whether you're sketching landscapes, interiors, or figures, the techniques taught in this book are applicable across various artistic disciplines. Moreover, Norling's writing style is engaging and encouraging, making even the most intricate aspects of perspective drawing accessible to readers of all skill levels. His emphasis on practice and repetition ensures that the concepts learned are retained and applied effectively. In conclusion, "Perspective Made Easy" by Ernest Norling is a must-have for any artist's library. Whether you're a beginner looking to grasp the basics or a seasoned artist aiming to refine your skills, this book provides invaluable insights and techniques that will elevate your artwork to new heights. Highly recommended for anyone passionate about mastering the art of perspective drawing.

This is an absolute masterpiece in terms of a handy reference to learn more about perspectives while painting. The book was my companion when I was undergoing my art diploma and eased my way through the key concepts.

Until I read this book, I never thought "Perspective in Drawing" can be so easy to learn. Very lucid! Very Very helpful. Hats off to the Author!

Easy to understand. Great book. But the subject itself is a bit hard , better if you have other mentorship alongwith it. Simple but powerful

Excellent, explained the subject well.

I got this book for practice and study perspective. The book clearly simplified perspective defination, laws and rules. Every beginner artist should own this. Also packaging and shipping was amazing.

This book is very good for beginners to learn about things which will help you to grow in this field. Other books I find r so costly however this one you can afford easily. I love this one. It has so much details about perspective

Helped a lot with understanding vanishing point and its important conceps,and the basics of perspective,suited for architecture exam novices

Very helpful book!

When Perspective Made Easy was written in 1939 Architects where the experts. For decades Earnest Norling has made life and work easier for artists and builders alike. Perspective Made Easy is down to earth, doable, step by step. Yes, the artwork is old fashioned, which in no way makes it bad. The explanations are clear and concise. There are two more books that may help with perspective is Framed Perspective Vol. 1 by Marcos Mateu-Mestre and Framed Environment Design as well from Marcos Mateu-Mestre. They're helpful with inking, drawing and cartooning.

Perceptive Made Easy is a fascinating book that demystifies the art of perception, breaking down complex cognitive processes into digestible, actionable insights. Whether you’re an artist, strategist, or someone navigating the nuances of composition (digital painting, photography, drawing...), this book is a valuable resource

Absolutely fantastic instruction book on perspective for artists. Published originally in 1939, still available thank goodness because it tells you EVERYTHING you could ever need to know about perspective. Also very clear and good diagrams/graphics

Leveranstiden vart lång. Något jag först inte uppmärksammade vid beställningen, och hade jag gjort det är det troligt att jag hade beställt en annan bok istället. Men jag är glad över att så inte blev fallet! Helt klart värt väntan. En fantastisk liten bok, med många tydliga illustrationer där man utan att behöva läsa texten ändå får ut mycket information ur. Det är en enkel. Äldre bok. Inte alls flashig, eller särskilt tjusig. Författaren har verkligen lagt krutet på att förenkla och förtydliga det som är perspektiv. Den är inte överväldigande, vilket jag så ofta upplevt tidigare. När det kommer till att lära sig, och förstå perspektiv. Det simpla och tydliga är det som gör boken så värdefull. Kan definitivt se att detta är en bok jag kommer återkomma till, om och om igen, under min resa att lära mig teckna och måla bättre. Kan starkt rekommendera.