Lets get some perspective!
What is it and who discovered it?
Linear Perspective is a geometric method of representing on paper the way that objects appear to get smaller and closer together, the further away they are.The invention of linear perspective is generally attributed to the Florentine architect Brunelleschi,
What is it and who discovered it?
Linear Perspective is a geometric method of representing on paper the way that objects appear to get smaller and closer together, the further away they are.The invention of linear perspective is generally attributed to the Florentine architect Brunelleschi,
and the ideas continued to be developed and used by Renaissance artists, notably Piero Della Francesca and Andrea Mantegna.
Until Brunelleschi, drawings attempted to convey depth, but did so in an oddly ineffective way. In our class, we will start off with our own observations of linear perspective as we explore vanishing points through simple/complex shapes.
Vocabulary terms I EXPECT you to know and use:
Vocabulary terms I EXPECT you to know and use:
- linear perspective: a mathematical system for creating the illusion of space and distance on a flat surface ( 1 point, 2 point and multiple points possible)
- vanishing point: the point to which parallel lines appear to converge in the rendering of perspective, usually on the horizon
- converging lines: two parallel lines that will converge at some point as they recede away from the viewer. The point of convergence forms the vanishing point.
- orthogonal lines: essentially interchangeable with converging lines
- vertical lines
- value
Circle Away Ellipse Assignment
1. Draw at least 5 different/repeated shapes on your paper.
2. Determine and place vanishing point among the shapes.
3. Using a ruler, make straight (orthogonal) lines from the dot to the outside edges of the shapes. Orthogonal lines should be drawn lightly, most of the line will be erased later.
4. Add parallel lines (with a ruler) between the original shape and the vanishing point to close off the shape and make it 3-D.
5. Erase orthogonal lines.
6. Draw circles/ovals on the shapes to create a path for a "line".
7. Add the line/shoe lace/string.
8. More to come regarding color/value/detail!!
**Remember...when dealing with perspective drawing...your ruler will become your FRIEND!!**
2. Determine and place vanishing point among the shapes.
3. Using a ruler, make straight (orthogonal) lines from the dot to the outside edges of the shapes. Orthogonal lines should be drawn lightly, most of the line will be erased later.
4. Add parallel lines (with a ruler) between the original shape and the vanishing point to close off the shape and make it 3-D.
5. Erase orthogonal lines.
6. Draw circles/ovals on the shapes to create a path for a "line".
7. Add the line/shoe lace/string.
8. More to come regarding color/value/detail!!
**Remember...when dealing with perspective drawing...your ruler will become your FRIEND!!**
Requirements:
- Use a vanishing point to create one point perspective with at least 5 shapes.
- Draw circles/ovals on the shapes to create a path for a "line".
- Incorporate knowledge of value to create depth within the shapes.
- Creatively finish your drawing with color, care and good craft!
- Use a vanishing point to create one point perspective with at least 5 shapes.
- Draw circles/ovals on the shapes to create a path for a "line".
- Incorporate knowledge of value to create depth within the shapes.
- Creatively finish your drawing with color, care and good craft!