Element of Art: Space, Two point perspective
Two-point perspective
What is a two-point perspective?
The two-point perspective represents a three-dimensional drawing system that creates the illusion of depth as an angular view. It’s a built-up system over the previous one, the One-Point Perspective (Frontal Perspective).
Two Point Perspective is also known as the Two Vanishing Points or Angular Perspective.
What are the two-point perspective drawing rules?
The drawing rules for Two Point Perspective are very similar to One Point Perspective meaning that we construct the drawing using vanishing points placed on the Horizon Line.
But this time, the observer sees a minimum of two planes at the same time, the Left side and the Right side (an angular view made out from 2 planes). So the logic is quite simple:
for the visible left side plane, we construct from the Left Vanishing Point (LVP)
for the visible right-side plane, we construct Right Vanishing Point (RVP)
Using two-point perspective helps make objects appear more realistic by showing two sides receding into the distance, creating a three-dimensional effect.
Where to Place Vanishing Points?
While drawing in perspective helps to create scenes in a realistic way, it can sometimes produce odd or unnatural-looking results.
Depending on an object's size, different positioning of vanishing points on the horizon line, produce different perspectives.
If the outcome looks too pointy, move the vanishing points farther away.
