Introduction+to+Perspective


 * Introduction to Perspective**

Use the following web sites as resources to find the answers to the questions below: [] [] [] 1. During what time period did artists become interested in making two-dimensional works of art look three-dimensional? 2. What is linear perspective? 3. How did artists represent depth prior to the concept of perspective? 4. Define the following terms: a. vanishing point b. horizon line c. one-point perspective d. two point perspective e. orthogonal lines

On 12 x 18 paper, draw a cityscape/landscape that includes the following:

4 buildings in 2 pt. perspective 2 buildings in 1 pt. perspective windows and doorways 2 streets in perspective a fence, trees, street lights other details to make your landscape convincing

http://www.wiu.edu/art/courses/design/depth.htm
 * Photograph at least 20 images that demonstrate at least 4 DIFFERENT perspective strategies. You will use one of these pictures to create a perspective drawing.**