Introduction to Perspective Creating the Illusion of Space What is perspective? • In art, perspective is a technique used to create an illusion of a three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface. • There are two types of perspective, linear and non-linear. Non-linear Perspective • Non-linear perspective shows depth through overlapping, size variation, color, and value. Overlapping Size Variation Color Value Linear Perspective • Linear perspective: Using lines to create an illusion of depth. • One point perspective: When all lines meet at one point. • Two point perspective: When lines appear to meet at two different points. • Multiple point perspective: When lines go to more than two points. One Point Perspective • Only one vanishing point is on the horizon line. • A vanishing point is the point in which receding parallel lines appear to converge. • The horizon line is the line that delineates where the sky meets the ground. Is used as a guide for where the viewer’s eye level falls. Two Point Perspective • When two vanishing points exist on the horizon line. • Two-point perspective is useful in creating corners and multiple street views in a cityscape. Multiple Point Perspective Many vanishing points can be used to create complicated perspective images. Are the following images… • One point perspective • Two point perspective • Multiple point perspective Bird’s Eye View Your assignment… Review the article about drawing in perspective and complete the worksheets. Ultimate Guide to Perspective Drawing Drawing Class Fall 2022 STOP HERE This is for a later assignment. Your assignment… • Learn how to create one point perspective using your name. • Learn how to create a two point perspective by designing your own city block. • Your city block must include interesting details. • This is a chance to design your own city, have fun with it! • Think about what type of buildings you like, what type of stores you would want, and the overall look of your city block. • Completed one point perspective worksheet (art notebook grade) • Completed name perspective • Guidelines are erased • Is accurate one point perspective • Will count at a participation grade Your grade… • Completed two point perspective worksheet (art notebook grade) • Completed city block • Guidelines are erased • Is accurate two point perspective • Looks three dimensional due to perspective and value • Is colorful • Detail • Creativity • Effort • Craftsmanship THE END
