Element of Design - Depth (perspective)
Linear perspective achieves depth by using a couple of different techniques:
One-point perspective-When lines created by the sides of tables or building look like that are pointing to the distance and they all meet at one point on the horizon this is one-point perspective. To see an example stand in the middle of the hallway and look at the horizontal lines in the brick or the corner where the ceiling meets the wall. See how they move to one point on the horizon.
Two-point perspective-Here the lines look like they are meeting at two points on the horizon line.
[Multimedia]
View the following animation illustrating a one-point perspective. http://www.technologystudent.com/despro_flsh/singleperp2.html
[Multimedia]
View the following animation illustrating a two-point perspective. http://www.technologystudent.com/despro_flsh/perp2b.html
[Discuss]
Examine the following images. Decide what type of perspective the photographer employs in each photo. Share your answer with a classmate and your rationale for your decision. Do you both agree?
Now looking back at your bedroom that you have constructed, compare the image that you created with the following image:
As you examine the image above, can you recognize the various design elements that have been incorporated into the composition?
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lines
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colour
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texture
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perspective(depth)
