Types of Perspective (Leaving Cert DCG): Quizzes
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What effect does positioning the picture plane behind an object have on your drawing?
What effect does positioning the picture plane behind an object have on your drawing?
Drawing appears larger than actual object
What does the horizon line represent in perspective drawing?
What does the horizon line represent in perspective drawing?
Height of viewer's eyes
Where do horizontal vanishing points always sit?
Where do horizontal vanishing points always sit?
On the horizon line
In one-point perspective, how many of the object's main axes are parallel to the picture plane?
In one-point perspective, how many of the object's main axes are parallel to the picture plane?
Two axes
Which perspective system is the most commonly used?
Which perspective system is the most commonly used?
One-point perspective
In two-point perspective, which edges of the object remain parallel to the picture plane?
In two-point perspective, which edges of the object remain parallel to the picture plane?
Only vertical edges
How many of the object's edges are parallel to the picture plane in three-point perspective?
How many of the object's edges are parallel to the picture plane in three-point perspective?
None
Why is one-point perspective best for objects with circular features?
Why is one-point perspective best for objects with circular features?
Circles remain true circles
In one-point and two-point perspective, what happens to vertical lines?
In one-point and two-point perspective, what happens to vertical lines?
Vertical lines stay vertical
What should you establish first when setting up a perspective drawing?
What should you establish first when setting up a perspective drawing?
Horizon line representing eye level