Dictionary

Our Dictionary of Perspective, is a standard lexicon of all terms on perspective, projection methods, vision, and spatial concepts.

The dictionary presents a comprehensive inventory of visual and optical perspective categories/forms, phenomena, principles, theories, methods, systems, instruments, applications, etc. Hopefully, it becomes an instant classic and a cornerstone of knowledge for all ‘perspectivists’: with definitions of 3,200 terms and 1,200 types/forms of perspective, complete with synonyms, cross-referencing, etc, that enhances understanding of the definitions.

Dictionary of Perspective – printed edition

The first edition of the Dictionary of Perspective, is set to be published:

  1. The Dictionary of Perspective :: publication date :: TBD

We shall publish a link to the book here when it is released. To receive an email notification of the release date in your country, email: alansradley@gmail.com.

The Dictionary of Perspective is only available in a printed format.

Volume 2 of the Art and Science of Perspective is the first-ever Dictionary of Perspective, with definitions for 1,200 types/forms, which is far more kinds of perspective than almost anyone has realised exist (apart from Kim Veltman).

This one-of-a-kind dictionary is an essential resource for all ‘perspectivists’ or anyone concerned with visual/optical/technical perspective. It deals with natural perspective including visual perspective or how we see things, and artificial perspective or how we capture, measure, represent, and explore spatial reality with images, diagrams, pictures, photographs, models, films, television, computers, plus using cameras, telescopes, microscopes, mirrors, projectors, etc.

All types of perspective are included in our Dictionary of Perspective, leading to detailed analysis of visual, graphical, mathematical/geometrical, linear, curvilinear, spherical, aspective, negative (reverse/inverse/inverted/diverging), proto/ pseudo, axial, birds-eye, parallel, modular, glide, accelerated, anamorphic perspectives, etc., plus various kinds of simulated, illusive, augmented, or virtual perspectives and mixed real/digital forms.

This one-of-a-kind volume can inspire and inform teachers, students, researchers, and practitioners about the origins, technical details, complexity, and compelling history of visual/optical perspective. It is a must-have for anyone seriously interested in the visual dimensions of art, science, technology, and culture; and it makes a fine and valued addition to any school, college, or university library.

The dictionary will be of vital interest to ‘vision-based’ professionals; including artists, photographers, filmmakers and SFX professionals, architects, lighting designers, CAD engineers, VR/AR plus digital metaverse content creators, 3-D software developers and game designers, etc. Plus anyone fascinated by how we perceive, represent, and create illusions of, spatial reality or design 3-D elements of physical space.

Dictionary of Perspective

  • First-ever Dictionary of Visual and Optical Perspective: definitions of 3,200 terms, including 1,200 types/forms of perspective, as well many lists, tables, and illustrations that enhance understanding of the definitions.
  • Mapping a primary branch of knowledge: Works to establish the new subject-discipline of visual/optical perspective; which is explored in greater detail, broader scope, and with more organisation than previously attempted. Everything is explained in 250,000 words, complete with synonyms, cross-referencing, etc.
  • Grounded in the vast literature of perspective: Gathers together information from the Bibliography of Perspective (15,000 perspective titles), the Encyclopaedia of Perspective (one-million words), plus the Library of Perspective (5000 volumes), with hundreds of specialist titles consulted.
  • Alphabetical catalogue: a comprehensive inventory of all known perspective types, image forms, phenomena, principles, methods, systems, instruments, models, theories, goals, products, functions, and applications, etc.
  • Perspective Category Theory: unites all perspective knowledge in a single framework, heralding the birth of perspective science as a primary branch of knowledge—with foundational theory and unified types/laws.
  • Blended and staged learning resource: Uniquely combines the best features of a textbook, a dictionary, and a practical handbook.
  • An instant classic for those seeking enlightenment: cornerstone of research and knowledge groundwork for people studying the (sometimes) complex, confusing, and inherently mysterious subject of visual/optical perspective.