Graphical perspective. (Cover story)

• Autores: George Musser
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 301, Nº. 3, 2009, págs. 84-84
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses the origin of graphical perspective in humans and how realistic imagery depends on cultural assumptions and technical skills. An example is given of a plaque being carried by the U.S. deep-space probes Pioneer 10 and 11 which have line drawings of a man and a woman on them. Topics include how artistic conventions are taking for granted, the popularity of the art form called realism during the Italian Renaissance, and what learning to view perspective drawings requires.