linear perspective terms

Vanishing Point (VP)

• A point where all lines in a drawing meet

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

• The point at which an object is no longer visible

• A technique used to create depth in art

Contrast

• The difference between light and dark areas in a drawing, which helps objects stand out and appear more three-dimensional.

• A technique used to create harmony in a composition by balancing colors.

• The use of similar colors to create a sense of unity in artwork.

• A method of layering colors to achieve depth in painting.

Observation Skills

• The ability to closely study objects and scenes to accurately replicate them in art.

• The skill of quickly glancing at objects without detail.

• The talent for creating abstract representations of reality.

• The process of memorizing objects without understanding their details.

Reference Image

• A digital illustration created from imagination.

• A photo or real-life observation used to guide the creation of an accurate and detailed drawing.

• A sketch made without any reference material.

• A color palette used for painting.

Proportion

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

• The technique of using color to create depth in a drawing.

• The method of arranging elements in a drawing to create balance.

• The process of adding texture to enhance the visual appeal of a drawing.

Shading

• The process of adding color to a drawing to enhance its appearance.

• The technique of outlining a drawing to define its edges.

• The process of adding value to a drawing to create a sense of form and depth.

• The method of erasing parts of a drawing to create highlights.

Scale

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

• A method of measuring distances in a drawing.

• The technique used to create perspective in art.

• The process of enlarging or reducing an image.

Depth

• The illusion of three-dimensional space in a drawing created through perspective techniques.

• A measure of how deep something is in a physical sense.

• The distance from the front to the back of an object.

• A technique used to create flat images without any perspective.

Parallel Lines

• Lines that intersect at a single point.

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

• Lines that are perpendicular to each other.

• Lines that curve away from each other.

Middle Ground

• The area closest to the viewer, often containing the main subject.

• The area between the foreground and background, helping to establish depth.

• The background area that provides context to the scene.

• A technique used to create a sense of movement in art.