DEPICTING THREEDIMENSIONAL SPACE Perspective An introduction SPACE Definition

DEPICTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACE Perspective: An introduction

SPACE Definition: The illusion of depth & distance. Characteristics: • Overlapping • Diminishing size • Spatial Planes: Objects that are farther away are higher on the page (picture plane) • Atmospheric Perspective • LINEAR PERSPECTIVE

Linear Perspective • The first known paintings done in linear perspective were created in 1425 by Filippo Brunelleschi (1377 – 1446) • Brunelleschi noticed that when he painted the lines of several Florentine buildings in a mirror, they converged at one point along the horizon line.

15 th century : Before Brunelleschi What’s wrong with this picture?

How is this better? Pietro Perugino's usage of perspective in this fresco at the Sistine Chapel (1481 -82) helped bring the Rennaissance to Rome.

A vanishing point is the location where lines converge. Where do the lines converge here?

One vanishing point is typically used for roads, railway tracks, hallways, or buildings viewed from the front and facing the viewer.

One-Point Perspective Exteriors The vanishing point can run from the left, right, or right down the middle.

One-Point Perspective Interiors • Where is the vanishing point in this photo? • How many things in this photo align to one vanishing point?

Horizon Line or Eye-Level Where the ground meets the sky. Often hidden behind walls

Perspective Changes Based on Location on the Picture Plane

Linear Perspective DIRECTIONS

Drawing Boxes: One Point Perspective Vanishing Point Orthagonal Lines

One-Point Perspective Draw a horizon line (eye level)

Add a Vanishing Point

Draw 5 boxes in the following locations: 4 5 3 1 2

Connect the corners of box #1 to the Vanishing Point. These lines are called “converging lines” or orthogonal lines 1

Add lines that are “parallel” to the square’s front 1

Now connect the other boxes to the vanishing point. DO not erase the converging lines: Use a Ruler! 1

You should end up with something like this:

Two-Point Perspective

Two-Point Perspective shows objects as viewed from a corner.

Two-Point Perspective

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level. Example of what you will create.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level.

Congratulations you are done!

Two point perspective box (1) above, (2) on, and (3) below eye level. Example of what you will create.

Three-Point Perspective Three-point perspective is typically used for buildings seen from above or below.

The vanishing point typically runs off the page when drawing in this way.

Different Viewpoints:

5 Point Perspective: 5 Point Perspective in a Crystal Ball Video