An intricate, detailed, and definitive book that will guide you through the history, principles, and practice of perspectiveProvides clear insight and understanding of the creative keystone that achieves great realism and scale for artistsComplete with diagrams, exercises, and detailed worked-through examples with an emphasis on learning and developing artistic skillsIn-depth chapters cover the basic rules of drawing, different types of perspective, experimental approaches, and more advanced techniquesPacked with stunning artwork from around the world to showcase a broad range of line, tone, color, and techniqueAcclaimed architectural illustrator, Simone Ridyard reveals the history of perspective from the Renaissance to the present day, with comprehensive studies to demonstrate the differences between each of the six principles and how you can incorporate them in to your work.