ART III – PERSPECTIVE DRAWING
NAME:_______________________
LESSON FOCUS:
This lesson focuses on drawing an interior space in your home and showing depth using one or
two point perspective.
VOCABULARY:
Cast shadows: Shadows cast by shapes onto other surfaces.
Imitationalism: a theory of art which places emphasis on the literal qualities. According to this
theory, the most important thing about a work of art is the realistic representation of subject
matter. A work is considered successful if it looks like and reminds the viewer of what is seen in
the real world.
Linear perspective: technique of using lines in drawing and painting to create the illusion of
depth on a flat surface.
Literal qualities: the realistic presentation of subject matter in a work of art. This aesthetic
quality is favored by Imitationalism.
One point perspective: A technique for perspective in which the lines formed by the sides of the
road, walk, or tract seem to come together at a vanishing point on the horizon. It is also known as
parallel perspective.
Pencil: Drawing and writing tool that consists of a slender, cylindrical casing around a marking
substance.
Perspective: method used to create the illusion of depth on a two dimensional surface. It is
created by overlapping, size variations, placement, detail, color and converging lines.
Shading: the use of light and shadow to give a feeling of depth.
Two point perspective: A technique for perspective that shows different sets of receding lines
converging, or meeting, at different vanishing points.
Value: Element of art that refers to light and dark areas. Value depends on how much light a
surface reflects.
PROCEDURE:
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Find an interesting space in your home to draw (look for ways of using one or two point
perspective)
Consider drawing from an unusual view point.
o You may sit on the floor and draw looking upwards, giving you a worm’s eye
point of view or you may sit on a table and draw looking down, giving you a
bird’s eye view.
o Also, consider zooming in, looking through a window or doorway to add visual
interest.
Play around with lighting to create interesting cast shadows and create a strong contrast
between the light and dark areas of the room.
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Do several sketches.
Choose your most well balanced and interesting composition and enlarge it onto a piece
of 11”x 14” Bristol board.
Finish using a variety of drawing pencils.
o You must use correct perspective!
o Your objects (furniture, lamps, etc.) must be drawn accurately.
o You must use a full range of values in order for your drawing to appear three
dimensional.
MATERIALS:
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Sketchbook/sketch paper
11”x 14” Bristol board
assorted drawing pencils
erasers
ruler