Mastering One-Point Perspective Drawing

What materials are needed for this art lesson?

• Paints, brushes, and canvas

• Ruler, pen, and markers

• Pencil, eraser, and paper

• Chalk, board, and duster

What is the horizon line?

• The line where the sky meets the earth

• The line where the river flows

• The line where the sun sets

• The line where the road starts

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Where can you place the horizon line on your paper?

• Only in the middle

• Only at the top

• Only at the bottom

• Anywhere: middle, high, or low

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the purpose of the dot on the horizon line?

• To place a tree

• To show the end of the drawing

• To indicate where the road or river disappears into the distance

• To mark the start of the road

How do the lines of the road change as they approach the horizon?

• They get wider

• They stay the same

• They get smaller and closer together

• They disappear

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

What happens to the size of trees as they go off into the distance?

• They get larger

• They stay the same size

• They get smaller

• They change color

What tool is suggested for drawing guidelines that can be erased?

• Crayon

• Pencil

• Marker

• Pen

How should the trunk of the tree be drawn in relation to the perspective lines?

• It should follow the top line

• It should be drawn randomly

• It should follow the bottom line

• It should follow the middle line

What is the effect of drawing a river that curves?

• It makes the river look straight

• It makes the river disappear

• It adds a sense of movement and depth

• It makes the river look flat

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How do clouds change as they get further away?

• They change color

• They get larger and higher

• They stay the same size

• They get smaller and lower