Linear perspective

Edgerton, S. Y. The Renaissance Rediscovery of Linear Perspective. New York Icon, 1975. 

We have been examining line as a way to define space and describe emotion. There is an additional function that line can serve in artistic expression—allowing the artist to represent the third dimension on a flat surface. Depth on a flat surface can be achieved through the use of two systems, atmospheric perspective and linear perspective. 

As the word linear suggests, line is used in linear perspective, a mechanical system developed centuries ago during the Italian Renaissance. The following terms outline this system ... 

In one-point linear perspective, the lines of vision come together at one point on the horizon line. In two-point linear perspective, the lines of vision come together at two points on the horizon line. (See Figure 5.9.)... 

Students will observe the procedure for creating one- and two-point linear perspective. 

Students will use the procedures for creating linear perspective. 

Reproductions of artwork in one- and two-point perspective (see below) film about linear perspective or explaining how to draw in linear perspective (see list at the end of this chapter) 8V2-x-ll-in. paper pencil glue or tape scissors ruler magazines. 

The teacher should show one of the films and discuss linear perspective. 

Manual of Elementary Broblems in the Linear Perspective of Form and... 

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