One-Point Perspective Glossary
1. One-Point Perspective
A drawing method that uses a single vanishing point to create the illusion of depth in a scene. It is commonly used for drawing roads, hallways, and buildings viewed from the front.
2. Vanishing Point (VP)
The point on the horizon line where all perspective lines converge. Objects appear to get smaller as they approach this point.
3. Horizon Line (HL)
A horizontal line that represents the viewer’s eye level. It separates the sky from the ground and determines how high or low objects appear in the composition.
4. Perspective Lines (Orthogonal Lines)
Lines that recede toward the vanishing point, helping to create the illusion of depth. These lines define the edges of objects and guide their correct placement in perspective drawings.
5. Eye-Level Views
Different perspectives based on the viewer’s height:
- Normal Eye Level: Looking straight ahead (street view).
- Bird’s Eye View: Looking down from above (high horizon).
- Worm’s Eye View: Looking up from below (low horizon).
6. Foreshortening
A technique that makes objects appear shorter or compressed when viewed at an angle, creating the illusion of depth.
7. Convergence
The visual effect where parallel lines appear to get closer together as they move toward the vanishing point.
8. Depth
The illusion of distance and space in a drawing, achieved through perspective techniques like size reduction, overlapping, and placement of objects.
9. Scale & Proportion
The relationship between objects in terms of size and distance. In perspective drawing, closer objects appear larger, while farther objects appear smaller.
10. Overlapping
A technique where one object is placed in front of another to suggest which is closer to the viewer, enhancing the illusion of depth.