Geometry for the Artist 1st Edition

Bold, practical, and beautifully clear, Geometry for the Artist (1st Edition) by Catherine A. Gorini is an essential guide for anyone who wants to turn geometric thinking into compelling visual work. This accessible volume captures the core geometric principles—perspective, proportion, symmetry, and composition—and translates them into techniques artists, illustrators, designers, and architects can use immediately.

Begin with captivating, real-world examples that make abstract ideas feel intuitive. Clear explanations and step-by-step demonstrations show how simple constructions inform strong compositions, believable foreshortening, natural-looking form, and balanced design. Whether you work in painting, digital illustration, sculpture, or architectural sketching, this book bridges the gap between math and creativity.

Imagine confidently solving layout challenges, refining proportion, and inventing patterns that resonate. Readers will gain practical methods for constructing accurate perspective grids, understanding the geometry of light and shadow, and applying symmetry and transformation to pattern-making and ornamentation. The result: more convincing figures, richer spatial depth, and more controlled, expressive compositions.

Ideal for art students and creative professionals across the United States, the UK, Europe, and beyond, Geometry for the Artist is both a classroom resource and a studio reference. Practical, inspiring, and hands-on, it delivers the clarity and tools needed to make geometry an ally in your creative process.

Order your copy today to sharpen your craft and see how geometric thinking can transform your art.

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