1. Perspective
Intro to Art
Unit 3

2. What is a Vanishing Point?
• The point where the parallel lines appear to
converge on the horizon line

3. 1-point perspective
All lines vanish to ONE single point on the Horizon

4. Where are the Vanishing points?

5. So how many vanishing points are
there?
1-point
perspective
2-point
perspective
3-point
perspective

6. 2-point Perspective
• Parallel lines converge on 2 vanishing points
on the horizon

7. Caillebotte, Gustave. “Paris Street,
Rainy Day.” 1877.

8. Fabritius, Carel. “View of Delft.” 1652.
(pupil of Rembrandt)

9. History of Perspective in Art
• Filippo Brunelleschi practiced perspective by
drawing outlines of buildings on mirrors. He
noticed the lines all converged on the horizon.
• Brunelleschi would then create paintings, have
the viewer look through a tiny hole in the
painting at the actual building, then in a
mirror-both the painting and the actual
building were nearly indistinguishable

12. Our Project: 2-Point Perspective
Cityscapes

13. • Draw a horizon line
• Draw 2 vanishing points
• All of the subjects in your piece should
converge on the 2 vanishing points

16. • Add details and be CREATIVE!
• Careful Craftsmanship is important!