Linear Perspective Quiz

Who is credited with the invention of linear perspective?

• Filippo Brunelleschi

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

What is another name for one-point perspective?

• linear perspective

• converging perspective

• depth perspective

• vanishing point perspective

In linear perspective, what is the imaginary line that represents the viewer's eye level called?

• perspective line

• horizon line

• viewing line

• vanishing point

In linear perspective, what is the point on the horizon line where all converging lines appear to meet?

• convergence point

• vanishing point

• intersection point

• focal point

What type of lines in linear perspective appear to meet at the vanishing point?

• Parallel lines

• Perpendicular lines

• Converging lines

• Curved lines

Which type of lines in linear perspective are not meant to meet at the vanishing point?

• Parallel lines

• Diagonal lines

• Intersecting lines

• Converging lines

Which type of perspective has one single vanishing point?

• two-point perspective

• three-point perspective

• atmospheric perspective

• one-point perspective

Linear Perspective

• Adding shifts in value – as well as eliminating contour lines – creates more 3D looking form

• The use of set vanishing point(s) set against a horizon line to depict linear aspects of depth with parallel and perpendicular forms.)

• landscapes

• buildings

2 point perspective

• Has one vanishing point

• Has two vanishing points

• Has no converging lines

• Has 4 points on the horizon line

Draw a Horizon Line with ONE Vanishing Point