Perspective Drawing

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Objective

I can demonstrate the use of vanishing points and horizon lines to create the illusion of depth in a drawing.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define horizon line and vanishing point in the context of perspective drawing.

2

Explain the difference between one-point and two-point perspective, and describe a scenario where you might use each.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Draw a simple cube in one-point perspective. Clearly indicate the horizon line and vanishing point. Draw a simple road receding into the distance using two-point perspective. Clearly indicate the horizon line and both vanishing points.

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