Pictorial Projection 2 (Leaving Cert DCG): Flashcards
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What is perspective?
What is perspective?
Unique pictorial projection system matching human vision
How projection rays work in perspective
How projection rays work in perspective
Radiate/converge to single point (not parallel)
Size-distance relationship in perspective
Size-distance relationship in perspective
Objects larger in foreground, smaller in background
What is a vanishing point?
What is a vanishing point?
Point where parallel lines converge in perspective
Main advantage of perspective
Main advantage of perspective
Creates highly realistic visual representations
Main limitation of perspective
Main limitation of perspective
Cannot be used for accurate measurement or true sizes
When to use perspective
When to use perspective
Presentation drawings and realistic visualisation
When NOT to use perspective
When NOT to use perspective
Construction/manufacturing needing accurate measurements
What does the street scene example show?
What does the street scene example show?
Parallel street edges converge toward vanishing point
Key difference: perspective vs other projections
Key difference: perspective vs other projections
Perspective uses converging rays; others use parallel rays