Principles of art: perspective
I can describe and draw a range of perspective techniques
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Perspective helps create solid objects on a two-dimensional surface to give an illusion of height, width and depth
- Perspective can be used to create realistic or disorientating images
- Perspective is rooted in a Western idea of seeing, global communities explore the picture space in different ways
Keywords
Linear perspective - a drawing method used by artists to give the illusion of depth on a 2D surface
Vanishing point - the points in perspective drawings that all lines recede to
Horizon line - where the earth meets the sky
Common misconception
In two point perspective, some lines don't need to recede to the vanishing point
All lines recede to one of the vanishing points. Otherwise your drawing won't be realistic
Equipment
Pencil, paper, ruler. Optional: watercolour / coloured pencil.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms with their definitions.
Lines that outline shapes and forms.
The space an object occupies in three dimensions.
A technique using light and dark to create depth.
Q2.What does volume add to a piece of art?
Q3.A bust is a sculpted representation of the __________ of a person.
Q4.How can artists create the illusion of volume in 2D art?
Q5.Match the artist to their technique.
Created smooth, rounded sculptures.
Used chiaroscuro for dramatic effect.
Explores volume with oversized objects.
Q6.The term refers to the amount of space an object takes up, which includes height, width, and depth.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the vanishing point in a perspective drawing?
Q2.Linear perspective helps create the illusion of on a 2D surface.
Q3.Match the term with its definition.
The line where the earth meets the sky
Distortion of objects when drawn in perspective
The point where all lines converge