Perspective Flashcards
1
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Linear Perspective
A
A system of receding lines that converge in the distance at one or more vanishing points
2
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Vanishing Point
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Where receding lines converge
3
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Horizon Line
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Where the sky meets the earth; represents eye level in paintings and drawings
4
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Parallel Lines
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lines that remain equal distance apart
5
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Perpendicular
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a line that is at a right angle with another, like a T
6
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Vertical lines
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lines That are straight up and down, parallel to the papers edge
7
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Converge
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Where lines come together.
8
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Foreshortening
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makes an object appears to thrust forward or recede in space.
9
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Atmospheric perspective
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Makes distant objects appear lighter, duller and more blue
10
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Two point perspective
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all horizontal lines converge to one of two vanishing points on the horizon
