1. Two-Point Perspective Cityscape

2. OBJECTIVE To create a cityscape scene using two-point perspective.

3. ART TERMS Linear Perspective- A technique that makes use of actual and implied lines to create the illusion of depth on a two- dimensional surface. Cityscape- Artwork that gives a view of a city. Two-point perspective- A form of linear perspective in which all lines appear to meet at either of two vanishing points on the horizon. Vanishing Point- In linear perspective, the place on the horizon where parallel lines seem to meet or converge. Horizon Line- The line created in an artwork by the meeting of sky and ground, usually at the viewer’s eye level. Depth- The use of the techniques of perspective and overlapping to show deep space on a two-dimensional plane. Overlapping- Partly or completely covering one shape or form with another to show space and distance in an artwork.

4. Materials 12”x18” white drawing paper Pencil Ruler Colored pencils

5. Procedures 1.Imagine that you are looking at the angled side of a building. Use a ruler and a pencil to draw the road, sidewalk, etc. using linear perspective. 2.Use the principles of two-point perspective to add other buildings and objects. 3.Use colored pencils or a graphite pencil to add to the illusion of depth, showing more detail in closer objects than in those farther away.

6. Rubric – To receive credit, you must include in your cityscape: 5 or more buildings 5 or more objects (such as trees/cans/etc.) Sidewalks and street Landscape/scenery behind the buildings – It must have excellent craftsmanship (clean and neat finished appearance)

7. Student Examples

8. In your sketchbook, practice drawing at least 3 boxes using two- point perspective. You need to list and include two vanishing points and a horizon line.