Vanishing point
Countour drawings
one point perspective where one vanishing point is used and vertical lines meet at that single vanishing point
three point perspective where objects are viewed at an extreme downward angle and three vanishing points are used.
Oblique perspective
Parallel perspective
are used to show movement. Gesture drawings don’t show outlines or details.
drawings that show outlines or edges of an object
two point perspective where two vanishing points are used and horizontal lines meet at one or the other of the two vanishing points and vertical lines are parallel.
the use of lines and angles to create the illusion of three-dimensional forms on a two-dimensional surface.
Aerial perspective
these are non-representational drawings that use the elements of design such as line, value and shape to create or express a feeling or mood.
the apparent or imaginary meeting point of all lines perpendicular to the horizon line.
Gesture drawings
Horizon line
an imaginary horizontal line parallel to the viewer’s eyes. (also called the eye level line)
Perspective
Expressive drawing
