Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods
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Book Overview
This comprehensive text provides architecture students with a visual resource of design-drawing styles and techniques. It covers: tool fundamentals; lettering; orthographic and paraline drawing; representational sketching; linear perspective drawing; perspective view development; shadows; delineating and rendering entourage; diagramming; conceptual sketching; 3D modelling; and presentation formats. Visual examples place technical instruction in a professional practice context, enabling students to see and understand the powers of drawing. Examples are clearly presented and grouped in chapters according to drawing type. Work from a variety of noted architects, including Cesar Pelli, Michael Graves, and I.M. Pei is included.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471165735
ISBN13:9780471165736
Release Date:February 1997
Publisher:Wiley
Length:640 Pages
Weight:3.25 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 8.5" x 10.9"
Customer Reviews
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The Ideal Architectural Graphics Reference
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is one of the best recent books on architectural graphics. Rendow Yee's book is replete with illustrations from successfull architects as well as students which turned out to be an excellent way of presenting design work of various levels and generations. I would recommend this book as a reference for both professionals and students.
Excellent process driven guide to graphic presentation
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
An excellent process driven guide to architectural graphic presentation; supported by great examples from students as well as practicing professionals. I use this book constantly as a reference on all projects.
Incredible Range of Insight; makes Architectural Drawing seem achievable at any level
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I come from a background where architectural drawing seemed unobtainable. When I started graduate school, I was apprehensive about my ability as an architect because I had always thought that I could not draw. With the help of this book (earlier edition) and my professor, I walked through the door, into the center of the beast. It was as if a light had been turned on in a dark corridor, and I could finally see myself and my potential. I have repeatedly gone back to this as a source to help broaden my potential and ability to realize my ideas on paper. It continues to be useful for any level of reader trying to improve their ability to draw. A must have for any architect!
Exceptionally thorough reference w/ excellent examples & descriptions
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Easy to understand, thorough examination of a range of methods used for architectural drawings. Clear, concise descriptions as well as clear graphics depicting methods and processes. Extremely detailed reading while avoiding the mash-up of other technical manuals.
Most effective and fundimental for users of all levels
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I found this book to be incredably helpful for its in depth look at presentation styles and presentation drawings. There is also a huge section on orthographic and perspective drawings, how to see them and construct them.
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