Vanising points of inclined lines (Leaving Cert DCG): Flashcards

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Vanising points of inclined lines
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What are inclined lines?

Lines sloping up/down as they move away from viewer

What are auxiliary vanishing points?

Special vanishing points for inclined lines

Where upward-sloping lines converge

Above the horizon line

Where downward-sloping lines converge

Below the horizon line

Parallel inclined lines share

Same auxiliary vanishing point

Where horizontal lines converge

On the horizon line

Can a drawing have multiple vanishing points?

Yes - on, above, and below horizon line

First step in perspective drawing

Establish the horizon line

What to identify before drawing edges

Whether each edge is horizontal or inclined

Tool for finding auxiliary vanishing points

Construction lines

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