Representations of Three-Dimensional Figures Flashcards
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What is Perspective?
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A drawing technique that makes drawings of three-dimensional figures appear to have depth.
2
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What is a One-Point Perspective Drawing?
A
A Perspective drawing with one vanishing point.
3
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What is a Two-Point Perspective Drawing?
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A Perspective drawing with two vanishing points and a horizon line.
4
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What is Orthographic Drawing?
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Drawing that shows six different views of an object (top, bottom, front, back, left side, right side).
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What is Isometric Drawing?
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A way of drawing to show three sides of a figure from a corner view.
6
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How is a Perspective Drawing made?
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Nonvertical parallel lines are drawn so that they meet at a point called a Vanishing Point.
7
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Where are Vanishing Points located?
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On a horizontal line called the Horizon.
