linear perspective terms

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One-Point Perspective

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A type of perspective drawing where all parallel lines appear to converge at a single vanishing point on the horizon line.

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Horizon Line

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A horizontal line across the paper that represents the viewer’s eye level and where the sky meets the ground.

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Vanishing Point (VP)

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A single point on the horizon line where parallel lines recede and appear to converge.

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Perspective Lines

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Lines that recede from objects toward the vanishing point, creating the illusion of depth.

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Orthogonal Lines

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Another term for perspective lines; these guide the angles of objects in perspective drawing.

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Receding Lines

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Lines that move away from the viewer and converge toward the vanishing point, helping create depth.

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Parallel Lines

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Lines that remain equidistant from each other and never meet, but appear to converge in perspective drawing.

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Perpendicular Lines

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Lines that intersect at a 90-degree angle, often used for vertical and horizontal elements in a room.

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Proportion

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The relationship in size between different parts of a drawing, ensuring objects appear correctly scaled in perspective.

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Scale

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The relative size of objects in a drawing compared to real life or each other.