Dictionary

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

The dictionary provides a comprehensive inventory of visual and optical perspective categories and forms, phenomena, principles, theories, methods, systems, instruments, applications, and more. It aims to become an instant classic and a cornerstone of knowledge for all “perspectivists,” offering definitions for 4,000 terms and 1,200 types or forms of perspective. Each entry includes synonyms, cross-references, and additional context to enhance understanding.

Dictionary of Perspective

The first printed edition is available on Amazon: Dictionary of Perspective.

A sample of the Dictionary of Perspective (A-C) is here.

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

The first-ever *Dictionary of Perspective*, with definitions for 1,200 types/forms.

The Dictionary of Perspective begins by introducing a new perspective category theory, before giving a comprehensive inventory of visual perspective categories/forms.

This first-ever Dictionary of Perspective provides definitions of 4000 terms and 1,200 types/forms of perspective, with many lists, tables, and illustrations that enhance understanding of the definitions. An alphabetical catalogue presents a comprehensive inventory of all known perspective types, image forms, phenomena, principles, methods, systems, instruments, models, theories, goals, products, functions, and applications.

Gathers together information from the Perspective Research Centre’s (PRC) Bibliography of Perspective (15,000 perspective titles), the PRC Encyclopaedia of Perspective (one million words), plus the PRC Library of Perspective (5000 specialist volumes), with hundreds of specialist titles consulted.

Art and Science of Perspective

The Art and Science of Perspective book series is a source of deep insight on perspective. It covers natural perspective (how we see things) and artificial perspective (how we represent that concept in media). Essential for ‘vision-based’ professionals: artists, photographers, filmmakers, architects, lighting designers, CAD engineers, digital content creators, 3-D/CGI/AI modellers, SFX/VFX and game designers, live/virtual/hybrid film production specialists.

The Art and Science of Perspective book series has six planned volumes: