1. a power point presentation by Ramona Britt 2003/2004
Perspective
a power point presentation
by Ramona Britt
2003/2004

2. Perspective
A technique which creates the illusion of depth on flat surfaces.

3. Brunelleschi
The man who developed the technique called Perspective.

4. Linear Perspective
A perspective where all receding lines meet at a single point.

5. Masaccio
The man who developed the technique called Linear Perspective.

6. Vanishing Point
The point on the horizon where receding parallel lines seem to meet.

7. Horizon Line
The eye-level line on which you place your vanishing point, or where the sky meets the earth.

8. Parallel Lines
Lines running side by side that never intersect or cross.

9. One Point Perspective
An area of view seen from the object’s side (has one vanishing point and no corner)

10. Two Dimensional
Flat; has height and width but not depth.
(2-D)

11. Three Dimensional
Having height, width, and depth. (3-D)

12. Eye Level
The level at which you see the horizon line.

13. Horizontal Movement
Shows lengthwise movement (left to right).

14. Vertical
Shows up and down movement (north and south).

15. THE End