One-Point Linear Perspective A type of perspective used by artists in which the relative size, shape, and position of objects are determined by drawn or imagined lines converging at a point on the horizon.

Leonardo Da Vinci, “The Last Supper” (1494-1498)

Leonardo Da Vinci, “The Last Supper” (1494-1498)

Orthogonal Lines | Transversal Lines | Horizon Line Leonardo Da Vinci, “The Last Supper” (1494-1498)

Orthogonal Lines Transversal Lines Orthogonal lines always appear to meet at a vanishing point on the eye level. Transversal Lines Transversal lines form the nearest and furthest edges of a rectangle as it recedes from view. Leonardo Da Vinci, “The Last Supper” (1494-1498)

Vanishing Point Horizon Line A dot (or dots) on the picture plane that are at eye-level and where the orthogonal lines seem to converge and disappear. Horizon Line The line that forms the apparent boundary between earth and sky. Leonardo Da Vinci, “The Last Supper” (1494-1498)

Orthogonal Lines | Transversal Lines | Horizon Line Leonardo Da Vinci, “The Last Supper” (1494-1498)

Pieter Bruegel, “Children’s Games” (1560)

Pieter Bruegel, “Children’s Games” (1560)

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The Simpsons Handbook: Secret Tips from the Pros

The Simpsons Handbook: Secret Tips from the Pros

Surrealism Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur

René Magritte, “The Son of Man” (1964)

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City Street – 1-Point Perspective (Student Example)

City Street – 1-Point Perspective with Surreal Additions

Your Project: Include a 1” inch border around the edge of your canvas Include (at least) 8 Buildings (4 on each side of the street) Include windows on at least 3 Buildings Include doors on at least 2 Buildings Include at least 1 Ellipse and at least 1 Cylinder Include Surrealist elements that do not belong in city scene