When the vanishing-point disappears

Author

Evans, Robin

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

AA files. 1992, Num. 23, 3-18, 31 ill.; diagrams

ISSN

0261-6823

Abstract (en)

Analyzes the alternative to central perspective set forth by Piero della Francesca in the third book of Prospectiva pingendi; based on orthographic projection and the reduction of surfaces into constellations of dots or survey points, it constitutes a method for treating the foreshortening of multi-faceted and variously positioned bodies. Examines Piero's demonstration of this method in drawings and his use of it in his paintings, and argues that Uccello used the same system in the paintings of the Battle of San Romano.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing -- Italy
• Piero della Francesca, ca.1420-1492
• Writings
• Perspective
• Theory
• Foreshortening
• Painting
• Italy
• 1400-1500
• Paolo Uccello (Paolo di Dono), 1397-1475
• Battle of San Romano (series)

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin -- Italie
• Piero della Francesca, v.1420-1492
• Ecrits
• Perspective
• Théorie
• Raccourci
• Peinture
• Italie
• 1400-1500
• Paolo Uccello (Paolo di Dono), 1397-1475
• Bataille de San Romano (série)

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19940101-00337589

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