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Name: _______________________________________________________ Period: __________
The following are your assignments for perspective. You are only to complete ONE page at a time. When you finish each page show it to the teacher to sign off and check your perspective.
**1. One-Point Perspective Pictures ________________ _____/
**1. Two-Point Perspective Pictures ________________ _____/
Linear Perspective Linear Perspective is a technique for representing 3-dimensional space on a 2- dimensional (paper) surface. This method was invented during the Renaissance when artists were trying to draw as realistically as possible. It is a mathematical system to show depth realistically. Linear perspective is based on the way the human eye sees the world. Things that are closer to us appear larger and things that are farther away appear smaller. To create this illusion the artist creates a vanishing point on the horizon line. Objects are drawn using orthogonal lines , which lead to the vanishing point(s). Things that are seen face on, which means you are looking at the front of them directly, are drawn in one-point perspective with a single vanishing point. Things that are seen at an angle, which means you aren’t looking at the front of something but at the angle or corner, are drawn in two-point perspective using two vanishing points.
Perspective: Perspective is a way of showing where the observer is. The objects themselves don’t have perspective, you the observer, do. One-Point Perspective: One- point perspective occurs when rectangular forms are placed so that their sides are either parallel to the picture plane or perpendicular to it. There is one central vanishing point in one- point perspective. Two-Point Perspective: Two- point perspective is necessary when rectangular objects are positioned so that their faces are at an angle to the artist’s line of sight. There are two vanishing points for an object in two-point perspective. If there are two cubes at different angles to the viewer each cube will have it’s own vanishing points, but only one horizon line. Horizon Line: The horizon line is the same as the real horizon (where the earth meets the sky). The horizon line is also considered to be at the artist’s eye level. If the horizon line cannot be seen because of obstructions it can be located by drawing a line at the artist’s eye level. Vanishing Point(s): In perspective, the lines of an object extend to and meet at the vanishing point, which is on the horizon line. Orthogonal Lines: The term used to describe parallel lines which appear to converge in the system of linear (one-point) perspective. Horizontal Lines: Straight lines parallel to the horizon. Vertical Lines: Lines that are drawn at right angles to the horizon, running straight up and down. Diagonal Line: A straight line from a corner to the opposite (diagonal) corner of a cube, rectangle, parallelogram, etc.
Remember the steps: Step 1: Draw a horizon line. Step 2: Draw a vanishing point. Step 3: Draw a square or rectangle. Step 4: Draw orthogonals from the corners to the vanishing point. Step 5: Draw horizontal and vertical lines to end the building. Step 6: Erase the orthogonals you don't need for the building. Step 7: Draw more buildings. Add windows, roads, doors, benches, lights, trees, cars, etc. Be Creative!
Student Name: Period: Art 1 (^) 2 Point Perspective Fantasy Building Mrs. Rivard Category Description Good (8-10) Average (5-7) Needs Work (1-4) Follows The student completed a rough draft and showed it to the teacher. Directions The student followed the directions of the project. The student completed the reflection questions thoughtfully and in complete sentences. Neatness and The student didn't rush but paid attention to consistency in work. Craftsmanship The artwork is neat and free from smudges, wrinkles, eraser marks, etc. The design is free from mistakes that distract from the unity of the design. Composition The student used two-point perspective correctly. (worth 30 Points) and Design The student shaded their artwork. The student added details that add to the interest of their artwork. The student used other ways of giving the illusion of space in their artwork like overlapping, detail change, value change and atmospheric perspective. Creativity The student was creative in designing their fantasy building. Growth The student shows more thought, expressiveness and skill in their artwork. Participation The student participated in discussions and took care of classroom materials. Scores Subtotal Your Total Score Total Possible 150 Grade Reflection: (complete after your artwork is complete)
_1. How do you think your final art turned out? Do you like it or not like it and why?