Perspective
The creation of depth and volume on a flat
surface.
Size and Vertical Location
We perceive
objects that are
higher on the
page and
smaller as being
further away
than objects
which are in the
forefront of the
picture
Overlapping
When an object
is covered up by
another object,
we perceive it
as being behind.
We do not
perceive the
object as being
incomplete.
Atmospheric Perspective
Objects which
are further
away are
blurry. Objects
which are
closer appear
to be clear and
sharp.
Linear Perspective
Linear Perspective is based on the idea that
receding lines will meet at a common point
on the horizon
The concept of perspective was developed
during the Italian Renaissance
Artists became interested in
depicting the natural world around
them.
The Renaissance lasted from
c1400 to c1600
Before the
Renaissance, in
the Middle Ages,
most paintings
depicted heavenly
figures
worshipping
Christ. The
backgrounds in
these paintings
was usually gold
The Renaissance marked a huge leap forward
in artists ability to show naturalism and depth
in paintings and sculpture.
M. C. Escher was a Dutch artist who loved
to play with the theory of linear perspective
in order to create visual puzzles.
Perspective can be drawn from
various points of view.
Surreal Perspective
Sale’s Surreal Perspective
Drawings
Today’s Activity:
Draw boxes in 1 point perspective
2 point perspective boxes
(practice sheets will be a grade)
Start thinking of an idea for a
surreal perspective drawing
2 Drawings:
• One or two point perspective normal
drawing (quick daily grade)
• And a one or two point perspective surreal
drawing (longer detailed major grade)