Modern Graphics Communication, 5th Edition

Chapter Sixteen. Perspective Drawings

OBJECTIVES

After studying the material in this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Identify a drawing created using perspective projection.

2. List the differences between perspective projection and axonometric projection.

3. Create a drawing using multiview perspective.

4. Describe three types of perspective.

5. Measure distances in perspective projection.

Refer to the following standard:

• ASME Y14.4M Pictorial Drawing

The large red pipes of a thermal energy plant in Iceland vanish toward the horizon in this photograph. (Courtesy of Paul Chesley.)

Overview

Perspective, or central projection, is the most realistic-looking ...