This is an interesting study of perspective in art throughout the ages. From earlier art to modern artwork, it studies the use of perspective and other art techniques to create depth and realistic features in these works of art.

I quite enjoyed this book! It's an interesting look at how the world has been depicted in art over the centuries, how the three-dimensional world has been interpreted on two-dimensional surfaces, primarily in paintings and drawings. Learning about the techniques and tools that artists started using in the 15th century was intriguing, and I had no idea there were so many types of perspective to choose from. While this is an art history book rather than an instruction manual, the reader will learn some interesting methods to use should they want to go old school!
I went into this as someone interested in art, art history, and all that jazz; I haven't studied art however. The writing was easy enough for me, a non-scholar, to understand, but not so simple that I felt I was being talked down to. White's love for and interest in the subject really shone through, and he made me love learning about it! I would recommend this to anyone interested in art history and/or wanting to know more about the use of perspective in art.

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A fascinating trip through time that showed how different eras represented three dimensions on to a two-dimensional canvas from pre-historic art to the hyper-realism of today. The author discussed different methods in an easy to understand way using well-known images that illustrated the approaches.

I was blown away by a cave painting done 30,000 years ago of lions that showed depth and movement with minimal amount of lines. I could have been told it was done by someone today and I wouldn't have blinked an eye. The time consuming methods and mechanical apparatuses that were used hundreds of years ago gave me a new appreciation of these masterpieces.

It was not an overly technical or lengthy book, so it was easy for a layperson to get through it and come out with a better understanding of techniques used for perspective and a greater appreciation.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

This is a great book with the basics of perspective in paintings. It's described clearly with great examples that make it easy to understand.
It's a great book to keep at hand when looking at the perspective of paintings.

A quick presentation of how to render a sense of perspective in paintings and drawings, with well chosen examples.
It is a book that may come in helpful to Art teachers, therefore I do recommend it.

This book offers a good introduction to perspective and is suitable for emerging artists, art students and art lovers alike. It is a combination of technical and lecture-like information and a more practical and informal talk about perspective. My expectations were high, and I expected to see exercises, more coverage of examples, more information. I am sure the print and final copies will be better, but I also let the publisher know that the quality of the images in the digital copy I received, and the cover could have been better.

This was an interesting book about Perspective.
It included a lot of examples that showcased how perspective was used in art to show the symbolic status of things and then later, to add realism to paintings.
The journey of how perspective has evolved in art made for a good read. and also explained how size and placement can be manipulated to show depth and detail.

 The only thing I would have liked was if some of the images had been larger.

Wow! I learned so much about perspective! As an urban sketcher, I’m always looking to grow my drawing skills and this book was so helpful in gaining basic, fundamentals of art. I had never heard of reverse perspective at all before, but this book made it very clear as well as its possible uses. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning to paint or draw.
Thank you for the eARC!

Art and perspective approaches the perplexing topic of perspective from a new and very interesting angle. Rather than detailed instruction and exercises it shows how artists have used perspective in some of the great works of art through time. This approach means that practical theory can be seen in action and I will now look at many paintings in a new light. I have already purchased a copy for myself after this edition was generously provided through Netgalley

True story: decades ago, my friend and I spent most of a sushi dinner talking about how we wanted to write a book explaining what happened to the art world when people "discovered" perspective (as a joke, of course). The reason we had this discussion was because we were wondering exactly how the concept of perspective *had* developed in the art world. But this was back when you couldn't just google or chatGPT a question like that and find an answer. So I was thrilled to see this (very real) book show up on NetGalley. It turns out that the book is as clearly-explained as you could possibly hope for, even if the reader is not an art nerd who wanders around pontificating on chiaroscuro and intaglio. In fact, even people who don't regularly read art books will find a lot of accessible information within these pages.

As you would hope, the author uses plenty of illustrations, images, and diagrams to explain perspective and how it made its way into the world of art over time and around the globe. The explanations are clear, and the structure of the book takes us relatively chronologically through the presence of perspective in art. Chronologically feels like the right way to approach it, since artistic depiction of perspective tended to build on itself, as you will learn in this book.

It's a book of a nice length: long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to keep it interesting. (Personally, I would have plumped for it to be twice as long, because what I read in here was fascinating and I wanted to hear much more from the author on the subject. But that is why I am not the editor of books like this, because they would each be 1000 pages long and destined to hold doors open instead of being actively enjoyed. So I freely admit the editor made the right call on the length of this book.) Instead, I'll just hope that Trevor White writes more books soon on similar topics in the art world.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this eARC for unbiased review. This review will be cross-posted to my social media accounts closer to the book release date.

As an artist p, perspective is by far my hardest technique. Maybe it’s because of my eyesight, as I see things with one nearsighted and one farsighted eye. But for whatever reason, I’ve always struggled to understand perspective, yet alone be able to use it effectively. This book helped me a great deal in understanding the various kinds of perspective and how to recognize them.

This is not a “how to” book. It has no student exercises. Still, I think it would work well in an art history to comprehensive art class. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my opportunity to read this ARC In exchange for my honest review.

I'll certainly never look at a painting quite the same way. This book is probably best suited for burgeoning artists or young people trying to learn about art history and basics of technique.

It might not be too interesting to others outside of those groups, but I'm glad I read it. It's a fast read and includes plenty of visual representations of different concepts.

Thank you to NetGalley for my review copy.

From cave painting to street art, this is a detailed forage into the skillful world of perspective.
A good entry level, concise treatment of the subject with plenty examples given.

"Our world is solid, it exists in three-dimensions. As we move around, we see the world from different viewpoints. We tentatively explore this world from an early age and, by trial and error, learn how to perceive depth and judge size and distance, so allowing us to move around safely without harming ourselves or others."

In "Art and Perspective" by Trevor A. White, readers are taken on a journey into the intricacies of perception and depth within the world of art. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the author and Visage Publications, along with the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and NetGalley, for providing me with an ARC to review.

White's meticulous attention to detail is evident from the very contents of the book, where he delves into various aspects of perspective, such as Seeing Depth, Relative Size, Aerial Perspective, and Perspective Tricks. Each section is wonderfully detailed, offering in-depth explanations and examples that aid in the comprehension of these complex concepts.

What truly shines through is White's evident passion and love for art. His appreciation for the subject matter permeates every page of the book, making it not only informative but also inspiring. As someone who incorporates art and descriptions of perspective into my own novels, reading "Art and Perspective" has sparked a newfound love and inspiration within me.

This book is undeniably a triumph for the art and literature world. White's ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner is commendable. Personally, I emerged from this experience with an even deeper love for art, which is a testament to the impact of White's work.

In conclusion, "Art and Perspective" by Trevor A. White is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding and appreciating art on a deeper level. With its comprehensive exploration of perspective and its implications in the art world, this book earns a solid rating of 4.5 stars.

As an artist I am always looking to learn how other artists use perspective. Different artworks are examine. Artworks by artists Perugino Fresco, Raphael, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Dali, Vermeer, all used to illustrate different perspectives, such as one, two, three point perspectives, foreshortening, linear and tromoe l'oeil. I plan on keeping this book as a reference source on the subject of perspectives and I think it would be a good investment.

Realistic paintings are undoubtedly my favourite type of painting. Therefore, I was delighted to come across a book that explains how the effect of realism has been achieved in art throughout history. The book is certainly aimed primarily at art students, but it is written in a very accessible way for the reader, so you don't need to be an expert to significantly increase your knowledge. The author works with clear, well-chosen examples, often comparing historical painting with contemporary painting and photography.
The editing and typesetting of the book itself could be a little better - as it is, the pages of the book look a little like a Microsoft Word printout. However, this does not detract from the excellent, substantive quality of the content itself.

With copious illustrations, this. book is an outstanding and clear explanation of perspective and the techniques used to achieve it.

This is a really useful resource for anyone interested in how the technical skills to accurately render perspective in the visual arts were developed. This is an art history book, not an instructive manual.

As an artist, I found this book fascinating, and the content of the book was a clear 5/5.

I am deducting a point, however, for editing and formatting. This is a nitpick, but I found the spacing of the text and the font to be a little off. I felt like the book could have been laid out better. I also felt the text could have benefited from a little more editing to make the content really shine.

Would I recommend this book? Yes. Absolutely. It's niche, but anyone interested in this aspect of art history will understand its value immediately.

I highly recommend this book to everyone, whether or not you think you're interested in art. You get a trip through history where you can see how earlier painters did not understand how to use their materials to accurately represent the real world. Over time, styles changed, and there were periods where artists deliberately chose styles that were abstract or otherwise stylistic instead of realistic.
There is also a fantastic explanation, with several examples, of the tools artists use to show perspective. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this. I just wish I had found this earlier!

The book begins with a quote from one of the most famous artists of all time, Leonardo Da Vinci;

"Perspective is the guide and the gateway and without this, nothing can be done well in the matter or drawing"

Art ad Perspective delves deep into this key technical skill and covers not just perspective in the sense of setting up your sketch guides and working from there, it goes a whole lot further. This is exemplified by the first plate (Perspective by Hans Vredemann de Vries 1604) which employs multiple lines of perspective in its composition

I realy enjoyed the use of multiple different mediums, not just being restricted to drawings, but the application of perspective through time and from drawings, to paintings, to photography and digital art. While digital art assists the artist, understanding the theory of perspective is still essential and Trevor A White takes the reader on a concise and well written journey through Depth, Perspective, Perspective Tricks and Reverse Perspective, each one supported by an extensive litany of varied illustrations

An essential book for any artist and art student. Very enjoyable, comprehensive and informative!

Thank you to Netgalley, Visage Publications, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles and the author, Trevor A White for this ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own