1. Perspective
is a technique for representing 3-dimensional space on a 2-dimensional (paper) surface.

2. Space as an Element of Art
Indicates areas between, around, above, below, or within something.
The 2 dimensional arrangement of objects in a photograph
Refers to the 3 dimensional illusion of depth in the image

3. Vocabulary Horizon Line Vanishing Points
is the artist’s eye level….where the ground and sky seem to meet
Vanishing Points
are the points on the horizon line where all lines seem to meet.
Orthogonal (convergence lines)
Parallel lines that appear to converge or meet at the vanishing point

4. One Point Perspective
Means all sets of parallel lines will seem to converge on the horizon line at one point. This one point is often called the center of vision. One point perspective presents a dramatic view of deep space.

5. Examples of 1 Point Perspective in Photography

6. Examples of 1 Point Perspective in Photography

7. Examples of 1 Point Perspective in Photography

8. Examples of 1 Point Perspective in Photography

9. Your Assignment…
You will photograph a series of 5 photographs using 1 point perspective.
It will be your choice if you work in color or black and white, at least 2 must be in black & white.
Save as: One Point Perspective 1, 2, 3, 4, 5