Elements of Art_Space Flashcards
aerial perspective
When buildings or hills look lighter/duller in color and less distinct than closer objects
linear perspective
When lines are extended by dotted lines and meet at a point.
vanishing point
When things converge or come together at a point in the distance.
placement
Things that are lower in a picture appears closer to us than something that is higher.
size
Things that are larger in a picture appear closer to us than something that is small
overlapping
Placing objects on top of each other and erasing lines so that there is a clear foreground and background
horizon line
The place in the distance where sky meets ground or ocean
framing
the limits of what is seen in the picture; edge of the picture
eye level
The height of the viewers eyes relative to the ground.
two point perspective
Involves vertical lines and two sets of converging lines. No horizontal lines.
one point perspective
When lines are extended by dotted lines and meet at a point.
high low placement
Things that are lower in a picture appears closer to us than something that is higher.
picture plane
Flat surface of a painting.
