the case of the … a webquest about linear perspective intromissionrecreateevaluateplay
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IntroductionPoints have been vanishing in
landscape drawings for years. On your journey to uncover the mystery, you will go back in time to find some of the first vanishing points documented in art history. Then, you will learn about the techniques you will need to recreate a similar scene and create the illusion once again!
Your MissionTo understand perspective enough to reproduce it
you must be a careful detective. Here is your mission…
• First you must learn the terms of
perspective.
• Then, examine the evidence
(from old paintings)
• Search for clues all around you
• And recreate the crime scene.
Learn the Terms
1. What is the definition of
Linear Perspective?
2. What are
Vanishing Points and Converging Lines
?
3. How does an artist show Depth or
create deep space in a painting?
Directions: Record your findings with your partner on the handout.
Examine the Evidence
1. View this early Italian Renaissance painting
Don’t forget to click for evidence of perspective!
2. View another painting by the same artist.
This time click on what every line in the
painting seems to point to!
3. Now see if Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork showed
signs of perspective in a painting he did in 1473 at
age 21.
Directions: You will go back in time and view pieces of art from art history. Click on different parts of the
painting to discover the hidden evidences of perspective.
Search For Clues Around You
1. View each camera then pick one to focus on.
2. Draw a sketch from any of the spy cams. Include as
many clues of perspective that you can find. For
example; a vanishing point, converging lines,
relative size, position on the picture plane, and aerial
perspective.
Directions: Perspective drawing helps create the illusion of depth. Before you can create it you must learn how to find in all around you. We have set up
spy cameras in different locations throughout the city of Chicago.
Recreate the Crime
Take out paper, pencil, and ruler. Both you and your partner need to follow these steps to each make your own landscape drawing
with linear perspective.
1. Turn your paper horizontally.
2. Trace the stencil in the center of the paper.
3. Click here and follow the drawing steps.
4. Add details to your perspective drawing
such as windows, street lights, cars, & trees.
5. Outline your drawing and color with overwriters.
Evaluation
The Case of the Vanishing
Point4 3 2 1 Score
Evidence Student can accurately show 4 characteristics of
perspective.
Student can accurately show 3 characteristics of
perspective.
Student can accurately show 2 characteristics of
perspective.
Student can accurately show 1
characteristic of perspective.
points X 20=
Drawing Drawing is detailed.
Drawing is somewhat detailed.
Drawing has few details.
The drawing lacks detail OR it
is unclear.
points X 20=
Coloring The coloring is neat and complete
with creative touches.
The coloring is somewhat neat and complete.
Coloring is not neat and covers some details of
the drawing.
Coloring is not neat and covers many details of
the drawing.
points X 20=
Following Directions
Student followed all the directions in the WebQuest.
Student followed most of the
directions in the WebQuest.
Student followed some of the
directions in the WebQuest.
Student followed a few of the
directions in the WebQuest.
points X 20=
Worksheet Student completed all 4
sections correctly.
Student completed 3
sections correctly.
Student completed 2
sections correctly.
Student completed 1
section correctly.
points X 20=
Total score= ___/100
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The Flagellation c. 1469Piero della Francesca
Try another building on the other side. Make the rectangle tall enough to go above and below the horizon line.
Lightly draw the converging lines from the top and bottom left edges of the rectangle to the vanishing point.
Define the top and bottom edges of the building. Make sure they both head towards the vanishing point.
Try another building. Create a crowded feeling with more overlapping. Try going off the top of the paper.
Mission Accomplished!
Now, you may go on a driving quest for a vanishing point with
Hyper Trak, an online video game.
Can you spot signs of perspective in this game?