{"product_id":"architectural-graphics-9780471287537","title":"Architectural Graphics","description":"\u003cp\u003eArchitectural Graphics Third Edition By Francis D.K. Ching \"Graphics is an inseparable part of the design process \" says Francis D.K. Ching  \"an important tool that provides the designer with the means not only of presenting a design proposal  but also of communicating with oneself and others in the design studio.\" In his newly revised and expanded Third Edition of Architectural Graphics  Mr. Ching shows the student how to use graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual representation. This Third Edition expands upon the wealth of illustrations and instruction that made this title a must-have for every beginning student of architecture and design. This classic guide has a new upright format  and covers:  Essential drafting principles  Architectural conventions for orthographic  paraline  and perspective drawings  Shade and shadow  Graphic symbols and lettering  Freehand sketching and diagramming  Presentation layouts Under the sure-handed guidance of Mr. Ching  you will develop the acute visual and manual skills that form the core of graphic communication. Here you will learn:  More precise ways of using line weight variation and tonal values to show depth  How to draw section views of building interiors  How to construct perspectives and accurate shade and shadows Clearly and beautifully  Architectural Graphics  Third Edition  demystifies the complexity of architectural concepts by presenting them in an intuitive graphic manner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953278509109,"sku":"ByrdShop_0471287539","price":37.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780471287537.jpg?v=1788183904","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/architectural-graphics-9780471287537","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}