{"product_id":"9781440317163","title":"The Art of Perspective: The Ultimate Guide for Artists in Every Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to know to put your drawings and paintings into perspective!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the concept of perspective makes you think of confusing angles, fancy measuring gadgets and complicated theories, get ready for a very pleasant surprise. In this comprehensive guide, \u003cb\u003ePhil Metzger\u003c\/b\u003e demystifies perspective, presenting it simply as a matter of mimicking the way we see--like the way a distant mountain appears blue, or a road seems to narrow in the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e offers simple but powerful techniques for achieving a convincing illusion of depth and distance, whether it's a few inches in a still life or miles in a landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart simple, with atmospheric perspective and intuitive techniques, and gradually progress to linear perspective and more complex challenges such as stairways, curves and reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the engaging, step-by-step demonstrations and exercises to try out each essential concept for yourself, making lessons clearer and more memorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn theories that apply to all mediums, with specific advice for achieving effects using acrylic, oil, watercolor and pencil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet the inside scoop on professional tricks and shortcuts that make perspective easier than ever!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Forget everything you think you know (or don't know) about perspective. This book builds an easy-to-follow, ground-up understanding of how to turn a flat painting or drawing surface into a living, breathing, dimensional scene that lures viewers in. No matter how you look at it, it's the ultimate guide to perspective for artists of every medium and skill level.","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140089856240,"sku":"9781440317163","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781440317163_p0.jpg?v=1763757522","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781440317163","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}