One Point Perspective
One point perspective uses a single vanishing point to draw an object. It is the simplest form of perspective drawing.
Until artists figured out perspective, there was no accurate system for drawing architecture or other geometric space.
What Artists Did Before Perspective Drawing was Developed - Long before the concept of linear, one, and two point perspective drawing was developed, artists of the past would simply draw objects (or people) in a painting larger than other objects, in order to show their overall importance to the subject matter. While this effectively implied the message they wanted to send in their artwork, the technique did not show a great amount of realism.
Brunelleschi's One-Point Invention Mathematical, linear or Renaissance perspective was developed by Filippo Brunelleschi around 1413-1420. Through a series of visual experiments, including tracing reflections on mirrors, he developed his theories and understanding of perspective drawing. Years later in 1435, Leon Battista Alberti published a paper about linear perspective, making it a standard of drawing that all artists at the time would use.
Until artists figured out perspective, there was no accurate system for drawing architecture or other geometric space.
What Artists Did Before Perspective Drawing was Developed - Long before the concept of linear, one, and two point perspective drawing was developed, artists of the past would simply draw objects (or people) in a painting larger than other objects, in order to show their overall importance to the subject matter. While this effectively implied the message they wanted to send in their artwork, the technique did not show a great amount of realism.
Brunelleschi's One-Point Invention Mathematical, linear or Renaissance perspective was developed by Filippo Brunelleschi around 1413-1420. Through a series of visual experiments, including tracing reflections on mirrors, he developed his theories and understanding of perspective drawing. Years later in 1435, Leon Battista Alberti published a paper about linear perspective, making it a standard of drawing that all artists at the time would use.
Basics of One-Point Perspective
The horizon line represents eye level, therefore sometimes you are looking up at an object and sometimes looking down at it.
Vanishing points are dots on the horizon line where parallel lines seem to converge and disappear.
Convergence Lines (also called orthagonals) are lines that converge at the vanishing point. These are any lines that are moving away from the viewer at an angle parallel to the direction that the viewer is looking.
When there is a single vanishing point, all convergence lines appear to recede to a single point.
Vanishing points are dots on the horizon line where parallel lines seem to converge and disappear.
Convergence Lines (also called orthagonals) are lines that converge at the vanishing point. These are any lines that are moving away from the viewer at an angle parallel to the direction that the viewer is looking.
When there is a single vanishing point, all convergence lines appear to recede to a single point.
Practice Assignment #1:
Accurately draw at least 10 boxes using one point perspective.
Boxes should be ON, AT, and ABOVE the horizon line. Overlap some.
Work neatly- Use a ruler and erase extra lines.
Add shading – light source should be consistent for all boxes.
12x18
Accurately draw at least 10 boxes using one point perspective.
Boxes should be ON, AT, and ABOVE the horizon line. Overlap some.
Work neatly- Use a ruler and erase extra lines.
Add shading – light source should be consistent for all boxes.
12x18
Practice Assignment #2:
Demonstrate your understanding of one-point perspective by a word.
Include AT LEAST 4 letters
12x18
Demonstrate your understanding of one-point perspective by a word.
Include AT LEAST 4 letters
12x18
Practice Assignment #3:
Demonstrate your understanding of one-point perspective by drawing the interior of a room.
Include AT LEAST 10 items in your drawing, overlapping is a must.
Use rules to get started but also use free-hand drawing.
12x18
Demonstrate your understanding of one-point perspective by drawing the interior of a room.
Include AT LEAST 10 items in your drawing, overlapping is a must.
Use rules to get started but also use free-hand drawing.
12x18
FINAL PROJECT
Demonstrate your understanding of one point perspective in a Wayne White inspired word drawing.
Include at least one word written in block lettering.
Work neatly- Use a ruler and erase extra lines.
Add shading – light source should be consistent for all letters.
Colored Pencil - use colored pencil to complete your drawing.
Background - create a background using shapes, scenery or other elements.
Useful Websites/Tutorials
Step-by-Step instructions for drawing one-point rooms and specific items
http://www.olejarz.com/arted/perspective/index.html
Detailed instructions and animated examples
http://studiochalkboard.evansville.edu/lp-intro.html
YouTube demonstration of one-point perspective room drawing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZYBWA-ifEs
Wikipedia Page - Perspective
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_(graphical)
Kahn Academy - Brunelleschi
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/Brunelleschi.html
http://www.olejarz.com/arted/perspective/index.html
Detailed instructions and animated examples
http://studiochalkboard.evansville.edu/lp-intro.html
YouTube demonstration of one-point perspective room drawing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZYBWA-ifEs
Wikipedia Page - Perspective
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_(graphical)
Kahn Academy - Brunelleschi
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/Brunelleschi.html