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People use different types
of pictorial drawings to
communicate ideas.
These drawings fall into
different categories and
methods.
Today we will focus on
perspective drawings.
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Perspective drawings are
unique in that they give the
effect of “vanishing” - things
are getting smaller as they get
further away.
This helps to give depth to a
drawing and a realistic feel to
the subject matter.
In architecture, interior
design, and landscape
architecture, we use
perspective to communicate
design ideas and help people
better understand our visions.
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Some of the terms used for
perspective drawings:
• Ground lines
• Horizon Lines
• Picture Plane
• Station Point
• True Length Lines
• Vanishing Points
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There are several types of
perspective drawings:
• One-Point
• Two Point
• Three Point
Two point perspective is the
most widely used, mainly for
exterior views of buildings
Three point perspective can
give a very dramatic look to a
building and is used only in
certain situations.
The designer decides the
method and views to use for
communicating.
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The one-point perspective is
mainly used to show interior
spaces and furniture.
It can be used to show
exterior shots. Because of the
“one vanishing point”, this
can give a flat look to a
building.
It can also be used for
showing entry ways, porches,
or special exterior details.
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One of the first steps is to
set-up a horizon line. This is
generally straight across the
middle of the paper.
Horizon Line
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On the horizon line, you will
establish your vanishing
point. Again, this is
generally right in the
middle of the horizon line.
Vanishing Point
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Most of your vertical lines
will be perpendicular to the
horizon line.
Vertical
Lines
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The lines that come off of
the vertical lines should all
head towards the vanishing
point.
Parallel
Lines
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You then should adjust your
lines and clean up the look
of the drawing.
Clean up
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To finish it off, you can erase
any extra or guide lines.
Finalize
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This simple technique can
be used to create all types
of environments, elements,
or spaces.
Once you practice with it,
you should be able to easily
set-up and develop a onepoint perspective whenever
necessary.
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Let’s apply your new
knowledge and work on
your own one-point
perspective project.
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