Element of Art Space Flashcards
(24 cards)
Who rediscovered the theory of linear perspective?
Filippo Brunelleschi
What does linear perspective involve?
Horizon line(s), vanishing point(s), and receding lines
When do we use 3pt. perspective?
For tall or deep objects
In linear drawing, what can you change?
The thickness of your line
What is the closest part of a box in 1-pt. perspective?
The front side
Value change is a form of:
Aerial perspective
Details of objects in the distance are:
Less clear than those in the foreground
What is the horizon line?
The artist’s eye level
Receding lines are lines parallel to each other that gradually move away from the viewer. What do they appear to do?
coverage
Objects that are smaller than others in a drawing appear to be:
Further back
What is the closest part of a box in 2-pt. perspective?
The front corner
What dimensions does a three-dimensional object have?
Width, height, and thickness
What is the basic technique for suggesting space?
Overlapping objects
What is the picture plane
The two-dimensional surface upon which a painting or drawing is created
Where are most vanishing points positioned?
On the horizon line
Space as an element of art refers to:
The area of a sculpture on an architectural structure
How do you determine the number of vanishing points needed?
Based on the position of the object to the picture plane
When do we use 1 pt perspective?
When the object is parallel to the picture plane
What is the picture plane?
The surface of your drawing paper or canvas
Objects in the distance appear to be:
Bluer and less intense or bright.
What determines the position of the horizon line?
The artist’s eye level
Space in a 2-dimensional drawing or painting refers to:
The arrangement of objects on the picture plane
What is the standard starting point when drawing an object?
The closest part
When do we use 2pt. perspective?
When the object is at an angle to the picture plane.
