Main entry:

De Postels, Theodore August, 1873-

Title & Author:

Fundamentals of perspective [by] Theodore De Postels, A.I.A.

Publication:

[New York] Reinhold [1942]

Description:

20 sheets. illustrations, diagrams 30 x 23 cm

Notes:
In portfolio; title from cover.
"Edited by Don Graf."--Page 2 of cover
pt. 1. Elementary. The observation of an object through a transparent plane -- Model for demonstrating perspective vision -- Difference in parallel and angular perspective -- Parallel perspective of cubes -- Angular perspective of cubes -- Effect of horizon on different positions -- pt. 2. Ray method. First step: construction of angular perspective -- Second step: construction of angular perspective -- Third step: construction of angular perspective -- Three steps combined: construction of angular perspective -- Relation of vision to construction -- Construction of parallel perspective -- Combining parallel and angular work -- pt. 3. Net method. Construction of birdseye perspective -- pt. 4. Measuring method. Used with angular perspective -- pt. 5. Definitions and practice. Procedure to be followed in drawing -- Vanishing and measuring points chart -- Perspective protractor -- Designing in perspective -- Definitions of perspective elements.

Summary:

The author uses sequential numbers, colors, and practical helps to show how to draw in perspective.

Subject:

Perspective.
linear perspective (technique)
perspective (technique)

Added entries:

Graf, Don, editor.

Holdings:

Location: Library archives collection 268965
Call No.: ARCH104338
Status: Available