PERSPECTIVE

Perspective is how we view something from where we are standing. There are linear and

atmospheric perspective techniques that artist use to create a 3-dimensional

appearance on a 2-dimensional surface.

Perspective can create strange illusions on a 2 dimensional surface, and they can create a very realistic illusion of a 3 dimensional world.

LETS GO THROUGH THE VARIOUS TECHNIQUES AND GUIDELINES USED BY ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHERS.

SIZEObjects appear smaller as they get farther away.

POSITIONObjects appear higher on the page as they get

farther away.

OVERLAP

Overlapping objects show which is farther.

DETAILObjects have less detail as they get farther away.

SATURATION OF COLORClose objects are brightest and sharpest. Objects in the

distance appear pale and washed out.

ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVEObjects in the distance may appear bluish.

WARM COLORS ADVANCECOOL COLORS RECEDE

Warm colors may appear closer. Cool colors may appear farther away.

LIGHT AND SHADOWCREATE 3-D FORMS

Shading and light source can make objects appear round.

• Study the art examples provided to your group.

• Discuss the ways in which the artist suggests depth.

• Be ready to explain the techniques used in each of your examples.

SizePositionOverlapDetail

Saturation of colorAtmospheric perspective

Warm colors advance/cool colors recedeLight and shadow create 3-D forms