ONE POINT PERSPECTIVE

PERSPECTIVE in art is a system by which three-dimensional space can be convincingly portrayed on a two-dimensional surface.  Linear perspective applies to the way objects optically appear to grow smaller as they recede into the distance.  Perspective was perfected during the Italian Renaissance by Leonardo DaVinci.

Students will create a landscape drawing of an urban street using 1 point perspective; they will add details such as awnings, street signs, sidewalks, store windows and doors, etc.  Finally, they will use color to complete their compositions.