Circles and Curves in Perspective (Leaving Cert DCG): Flashcards
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Circles parallel to picture plane appear as
Circles parallel to picture plane appear as
Circles (remain circular)
Circles at angle to picture plane appear as
Circles at angle to picture plane appear as
Ellipses
Picture plane
Picture plane
Imaginary vertical surface for perspective projection
Horizon line
Horizon line
Eye level line containing vanishing points
Ground line
Ground line
Baseline where ground plane meets picture plane
Vanishing points (VP1 & VP2)
Vanishing points (VP1 & VP2)
Points where parallel lines converge in 2-point perspective
Ordinates
Ordinates
Vertical division lines for constructing curved shapes
Best method for circles in perspective
Best method for circles in perspective
Division method using ordinates
Height line: how to find
Height line: how to find
Extend front face to picture plane intersection
Ordinate method: divide elevation into
Ordinate method: divide elevation into
Equal segments using vertical ordinates