Types of Perspective (Leaving Cert DCG): Flashcards
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Picture plane
Picture plane
Imaginary vertical surface onto which drawing is projected
Effect when picture plane is behind object
Effect when picture plane is behind object
Drawing appears larger than actual object
Horizon line
Horizon line
Horizontal line at viewer's eye level on picture plane
Location of horizontal vanishing points
Location of horizontal vanishing points
On the horizon line
One-point perspective
One-point perspective
Two axes parallel to picture plane, one vanishing point
Two-point perspective
Two-point perspective
Only vertical edges parallel to picture plane, 2 vanishing pts
Three-point perspective
Three-point perspective
No edges parallel to picture plane, dramatic viewpoints
Ground line
Ground line
Where picture plane meets horizontal surface/ground
Station point
Station point
Exact position of spectator relative to object & picture plane
One-point perspective advantage for circular features
One-point perspective advantage for circular features
Circles remain true circles, can use compass