LinearLinearPerspectivPerspectiv

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VocabularyVocabulary

PerspectivePerspective•Any graphic system used to create the illusion of three-dimensional images and/or spatial relationships on a two-dimensional surface.

LINEAR LINEAR PERSPECTIVEPERSPECTIVE (One Point Perspective)

•Perspective that depicts three-dimensional objects receding or proceeding from a vanishing point on a two-dimensional surface.

LINEAR PERSPECTIVELINEAR PERSPECTIVE

ATMOSPHERIC ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVEPERSPECTIVE

Horizon LineHorizon Line•A line representing where

earth and sky seem to meet and is parallel to the bottom edge of a canvas or a sheet of paper.

Vanishing PointVanishing Point•Point on the horizon where

receding parallel lines seem to meet.

Orthogonal LinesOrthogonal Lines•Lines that are drawn from the corners or edges of a two-dimensional shape to a vanishing point to add three-dimensional qualities to the shape.

• Guidelines:

• Put a vanishing point near the center of your sketchbook page. (just a dot)

• Draw at least 12 geometric shapes using a ruler, compass and stencils only. (no free-hand drawings)

• Use a ruler to draw the orthogonal lines for each shape to the vanishing point.

• You must include at least one open shape.

• Finish each shape, making it look 3-D. Make sure the 3-D shapes are different lengths.

• Model all the 3-D shapes by using the shading value technique. Pick a direction for your light source, and shade each shape to match that light source.