One Point Perspective Drawing

Drawing in “3D” Lines that show depth are parallel to each other See two or three sides of the object at once

Drawing in Perspective Lines that show depth converge at a point See two or three sides of the object at once

Perspective A linear system of converging lines Creates the accurate illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface

Early Perspective Italian Renaissance is considered by historians the beginning of the modern age The name itself literally means "rebirth", an accurate description of this period of innovation in both the sciences and the arts Renewed interest in history, literature, and the arts was the birth of a whole new way of thinking Renaissance period dates: , and its birth-place was Florence, Italy Most obvious changes during Renaissance times are seen in the paintings and sculptures Focus on classical ideals of the human figure and an increased interest in depicting nature Artists began to experiment for the first time with oil-based paints The fresco technique was employed on plaster walls Sculpture began to be conceived "in the round", instead of as relief decorations on cathedrals Perspective and light were also introduced into art, perfecting the sense of three-dimensional reality

Early works of Perspective Albrecht Dürer drawing on glass 'picture plane' c Cappella Tornabuoni fresco in Florence c. 1490

Even photos follow 1-point perspective

Create a Floor Plan

Finding the center/vanishing point Using a pencil and a ruler, lightly make an X by connecting the right top corner to the left bottom corner of your paper and by connecting the top left corner to the bottom right. Where these lines intersect will be your point that all depth lines will 'move' toward.

Walls Lightly make a rectangle on the X, be sure to make the vertical lines and horizontal lines of the rectangle parallel to the sides of the paper. This will represent the back wall of the room. Measurements are:

Add doors, windows, and furniture

Remember… Lines are only: Horizontal Vertical Or they aim for the vanishing point! (unless your object is not rectangular)

Room Requirements AT LEAST: One Door One Window Four Pieces of furniture Four Accessories

Practice