perspective

Question 1

atmospheric perspective

Answer 1

A coloristic device based on the optical effects caused by light being absorbed and reflected by the atmosphere. Objects and the distance appear “hazy” with very little contrast and color and values.

Question 2

viewpoint

Answer 2

A fixed position from which the perspective is construct did from where it is designed to be seen. A normal viewpoint is at head height with the viewer standing on the ground plane. A high or low viewpoint dramatically altered a picture of perspective.

Question 3

two point perspective

Answer 3

two vanishing points

Question 4

three point perspective

Answer 4

used when looking up or down. A drawing method in which the horizontal parallel lines converge toward either to vanishing points on the horizon and a vertical lines converge toward the third point either below or above