One-Point Perspective
What you used to know… PARALLEL
VOCABULARY Perspective: the method of creating three dimensions on a 2-D surface by giving objects depth receding to a point(s)
The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci 1495
VOCABULARY Vanishing point: the point where all receding lines converge Orthogonal line: a line that converges to the vanishing point
What are these? What is this called?
VOCABULARY If there is only ONE vanishing point where all orthogonal lines recede, then the image is in ONE-POINT Perspective
What’s the difference? PARALLEL CONVERGING
Notebook, 1500
PRACTICE TIME! In your sketchbook…
2. Draw a small dot to represent the vanishing point 3. Draw orthogonal lines from the corners of each square to the vanishing point 1. Use your ruler and vertically draw (3) one inch squares with a 2 inch gap between each square 4. Draw lines parallel to the square to close off the space between the orthogonal lines
PRACTICE THESE ON YOUR OWN
Draw this composition in your sketchbook. Take up the whole paper. Use the horizon line, vanishing point, and shapes provided to create the illusion of three-dimensional forms in space