1. What is it, exactly… And how do I use it?
PERSPECTIVE
What is it, exactly…
And how do I use it?

2. PERSPECTIVE: A mathematical and scientifically proven means of creating the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface…
…in other words,
it feels like you can
walk into the picture!

3. SOME TYPES OF PERSPECTIVE
LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: A form of perspective, in which parallel lines are represented as converging, so as to give the illusion of depth and distance.
AERIAL PERSPECTIVE: Creating the illusion of depth by making object closer, clearer and more intense (or bright). Objects further away are less distinct and paler, with a bluish haze.
ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE: Another name for Aerial Perspective.

4. SOME TYPES OF PERSPECTIVE
LINEAR PERSPECTIVE:
AERIAL PERSPECTIVE:

5. LINEAR PERSPECTIVE
One-Point Perspective: Has one vanishing point that is located on the horizon line.
Two-Point Perspective: Has two vanishing points that are located on the horizon line.
Three-Point Perspective:
Has two vanishing points
that are located on the
horizon line and one
vanishing point either
above or below the horizon
line.

6. Examples:
Galatea of the Spheres
Salvador Dalí
1952

7. Examples:
Another World II
MC Escher
1947

8. Examples:
Café Terrace at Night
Vincent Van Gogh
1888

9. Examples:
Spiderman Graphic Novel Panel
Marvel Comics
2006

10. Examples: The Disintegration of Persistence of Memory Salvador Dalí

11. Examples:
The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci

12. Examples:
Street Art Tagging
Anonymous
c. 2005

13. Examples: The Apotheosis of the Spanish Monarchy (detail)
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

14. Examples:
The School of Athens
Raphael

15. So how does all Of This Math Become Art?

16. One-Point Perspective Example…

17. One-Point Perspective Example…

18. Two-Point Perspective Example…

19. Two-Point Perspective Example…

20. Three-Point Perspective Example…

21. Three-Point Perspective Example…

22. Three-Point Perspective Example…

23. Three-Point Perspective Example…

24. If you have a circular or organic shape, just place it inside of a box or rectangle in order to get the correct angles.
Then draw all of your lines at the same angle as your guide lines to get the 3-D shape.

25. Sometimes, things can end up getting quite complex!

26. With practice, you will be able to draw even the most complex compositions accurately!

27. With practice, you will be able to draw even the most complex compositions accurately!

28. With practice, you will be able to draw even the most complex compositions accurately!

29. With practice, you will be able to draw even the most complex compositions accurately!

30. With practice, you will be able to draw even the most complex compositions accurately!

31. With practice, you will be able to draw even the most complex compositions accurately!