Linear Perspective Flashcards
1
Q
What is the vanishing point?
A
Point on the horizon at which receding parallel lines meet in a perspective drawing
2
Q
What is the diagonal vanishing point?
A
An auxiliary vanishing point used to draw receding parallel, diagonal lines and to divide planar surfaces equally
3
Q
What is a station point?
A
The point of view from which a drawing and measurements for a drawing are made
4
Q
What is sighting?
A
Technique of using a pencil to measure proportions and estimate angles
5
Q
What is the horizon line?
A
The line where the sky and earth seem to meet
