Perspective

The creation of depth and volume on a flat surface.

Size and Vertical Location

We perceive objects that are higher on the page and smaller as being further away than objects which are in the forefront of the picture

Overlapping

When an object is covered up by another object, we perceive it as being behind. We do not perceive the object as being incomplete.

Atmospheric Perspective

Objects which are further away are blurry. Objects which are closer appear to be clear and sharp.

Linear Perspective

Linear Perspective is based on the idea that receding lines will meet at a common point

on the horizon

The concept of perspective was developed during the Italian Renaissance

Artists became interested in depicting the natural world around

them.

The Renaissance lasted from c1400 to c1600

Before the Renaissance, in the Middle Ages, most paintings

depicted heavenly figures

worshipping Christ. The

backgrounds in these paintings

was usually gold

The Renaissance marked a huge leap forward in artists ability to show naturalism and depth

in paintings and sculpture.

M. C. Escher was a Dutch artist who loved to play with the theory of linear perspective

in order to create visual puzzles.

Perspective can be drawn from various points of view.

Ant’s Eye orWorm’s Eye

Bird’s Eye

Man’s Eye

Surreal Perspective

Today’s Activity:Draw boxes in 1 point perspective

2 point perspective boxes

Start thinking of an idea for a surreal perspective drawing