Perspective Fund 101

What is the fundamental principle behind perspective drawing?

• Objects appear larger as the move further away.

• Objects appear smaller as they move closer.

• Objects appear smaller as they move further away.

• Object remain same sizes, regardless of distance.

Answer explanation

In perspective drawing, objects appear smaller as they get farther from the viewer due to the way parallel lines converge towards a vanishing point, creating the illusion of depth.

What do X, Y, and Z axes represent in perspective drawing?

• X-axis: Vertical lines
  Y-axis: Horizontal lines
  Z-axis: Diagonal lines

• X-axis: Depth
  Y-axis: Height
  Z-axis: Width

• X-axis: Width
  Y-axis: Depth
  Z-axis: Height

• X-axis: Depth
  Y-axis: Depth
  Z-axis: Height

Answer explanation

The X-axis typically represents the width of an object or scene.

The Y-axis represents depth, showing how far an object is from the viewer and contributing to the illusion of three-dimensional space.

The Z-axis indicates the height.

In Perspective drawing, what is the "horizon line"?

• The horizon line represents the ground level in perspective drawing.
• The horizon line is the viewer's eye level in perspective drawing.
• The horizon line divides the foreground and background.

• The horizon line is the point where all lines converge in perspective drawing.

Answer explanation

The horizon line represents the viewer's eye level and is crucial in perspective as it determines where vanishing points are placed.

What role do vanishing points plays in perspective drawing?

• To determine the size of the drawing materials.
• To define the horizon.

• To show where parallel lines converge.

• To create color contrast.

Answer explanation

Vanishing points are used to create the illusion of depth by indicating where parallel lines recede into the distance, converging at a single point.

What is the main characteristic of a two-point perspective in art?

• It uses two vanishing points, causing the front and side planes of an object to converge at different angles, enhancing depth perception.

• It has two vanishing points placed outside the composition, making all vertical lines converge, creating a distorted perspective.

• It employs two vanishing points, with one set of parallel lines converging towards each point, making it ideal for depicting objects at an angle.

• It utilizes two horizon lines, each intersecting at the vanishing points, resulting in an illusion of elevation.
  

Answer explanation

Two-point perspective uses two vanishing points to control different sets of parallel lines, making it ideal for drawing angled objects and enhancing depth compared to one-point perspective.

In three-point perspective, where is the third vanishing point located?

• On the horizon line, to the left or right.

• Directly below the horizon line.

• Directly above or below the horizon line.

• Directly above the horizon line.

Answer explanation

In three-point perspective, the third vanishing point is positioned either above or below the horizon line, depending on whether the viewer is looking down from above or up from below.

If the viewer is at a fixed eye level and looks beyond the picture frame in this image, what happens to the perception of the scene?

• The further part of the object appear larger because you’re looking up at them.

• The lower vanishing point makes objects look taller and creates an upward view.

• The perspective becomes distorted, making it hard to see the objects clearly.

• All objects look the same size due to fixed viewpoint.

Answer explanation

From a fixed viewpoint, looking beyond the frame upward emphasizes height and makes objects seem more imposing.

In a two-point perspective, how do vertical lines behave?

• They converge at the third vanishing point.

• The remain parallel to each other.

• They converge at the second vanishing point.

• They intersect at the horizon line.

Answer explanation

In two-point perspective, vertical lines remain parallel and do not converge, while horizontal lines recede towards two separate vanishing points on the horizon line.

How does the use of three-point perspective influence the perception of depth in a drawing?

• It causes objects to appear distorted because it forces all lines to converge at a single point on the canvas.

• It simplifies the shapes of objects, making them appear uniform regardless of viewing angle.

• It eliminates the need for perspective lines, making all objects appear to have the same size.

• It enhances the sense of depth and dimension by converging all three sets of parallel lines towards separate vanishing points.

Answer explanation

Three-point perspective incorporates a third vanishing point to depict objects from high or low viewpoints, enhancing depth and dimensionality as vertical and horizontal lines converge, making objects appear much smaller as they recede, which creates a dramatic effect ideal for tall buildings or steep cliffs.

Which pictures here are classified as two-point perspective?

• i only.

• i & iii.

• ii & iii.

• i,iii & iii.

Answer explanation

Two-point perspective shows two visible sides of an object with X and Y-axis lines converging, while Z-axis remains vertical; three-point perspective has all X, Y, and Z-axis lines converging, adding dramatic depth for extreme viewpoints.