Perspective

1. Perspective is a technique for representing 3-dimensional space on a 2-dimensional (paper) surface.

2. Space as an Element of Art • Space indicates areas between, around, above, below, or within something. • Space can refer to the 3 dimensional illusion of depth in the image

3. Perspective • The use of perspective was developed during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century by architect Filippo Brunelleschi, and artist Leon Battista Alberti. • Perspective is a technique that uses overlapping, objects receding in space, horizon lines and vanishing points to create a remarkable feeling of depth. Perspective drawing for Church of Santo Spirito in Florence, Italy by Filippo Brunelleschi

4. Perspective • Perspective is the geometrical technique in drawing that creates the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional plane (your paper). • Perspective creates a remarkable feeling of depth.

5. Vocabulary Horizon Line is the artist’s eye level….where the ground and sky seem to meet Vanishing Points are the points on the horizon line where all lines seem to meet. Orthogonal (convergence lines) are parallel lines that appear to converge or meet at the vanishing point

6. One Point Perspective • One Point Perspective is a way to show three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. • Lines appear to go away from the viewer and meet at a single point on the horizon known as the vanishing point.

7. One Point Perspective in Art The painting Beach at Trouville by Claude Monet gives the viewer the feeling of looking down a long beach boardwalk. The wooden planks of the boardwalk, the staircases, the buildings and even the tide all converge on one vanishing point. The illustration on the right shows how many of the major lines of Monet’s painting converge on one vanishing point. This helps to demonstrate that the painting was done in one-point perspective. Claude Monet Beach at Trouville 1870 Oil on canvas 38 x 46 cm National Gallery, London

8. One Point Perspective in Photography • One Point Perspective means all sets of parallel lines will seem to converge on the horizon line at one point. • This one point is often called the center of vision. • One point perspective presents a dramatic view of deep space. The photographer placed the tree at the center of the vanishing point & in the middle of the horizon line. The parallel lines direct the viewers’ eye toward the tree.

9. One Point Perspective in Photography • One-point perspectiverefers to a point converging on a plane. • If you look down a long road, the sides of the road will seem to join together at some point in the distance. • This point is the vanishing point. • The photographer uses the light that is created with the converging tree branches to illuminate the vanishing point in the photograph on the right.

10. Examples of One Point Perspective in Photography

11. Examples of OnePoint Perspective in Photography

12. Examples of OnePoint Perspective in Photography

13. Your Assignment… • Take 5-8 photos that demonstrate One Point Perspective. Upload 5 photos. • Think about the angles, concept, and content of the photo. • DO NOT disturb staff, teachers, students, classroom activities & follow all school rules. • Finish the images in Photoshop create at least 2 photos in black & white. • Manipulate the brightness, contrast, colors, levels, etc. • Capture photos & create compositions that use unique thought and creativity. • SAVE AS: ONE POINT PERSPECTIVE # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5