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One point perspective

Perspective (b) Two point perspective: Here we always find

Perspective is the basic and an important aspect of two vanishing points in existence. Rest all the
drawing. It is the appearance of an object to human phenomenon is same as one point perspective.
eye with respect to its location and size. It is all (c) Three point perspective: There are three
about correct use of lines and angles, a single line in vanishing points. The third vanishing point comes
a particular direction can alter the perspective of the into play with respect to the height factor of the
entire composition. All lines merge into VP (Vanishing composition. Details of the object that are closer
Point) on the HL (Horizon Line). It might look less appear to be sharp and crisp and the objects that
interesting but instead of avoiding it, take it seriously. are far away or at height or in depression, the
In respect with the vanishing point, perspective is details cannot be observed very clearly.
categorised as under: We study perspective by placing the object at three
(a) One point perspective: Here we study about an different levels.
object from the eye with respect to the distance.
The object that goes farther from our eyes appears 1. Eye level: When we see objects in the straight line
to be smaller than the object which is nearer to us. of our eyes.
For example: Passing by objects like trees, vehicles, 2. Above eye level: When we see objects by looking
people, houses etc. Railway track despite being upwards.
parallel throughout appears to be merging at one 3. Below eye level: When we see objects by looking
point (VP). It is also known as linear perspective downwards.
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