Perspective in art refers to the technique of creating the illusion of depth and space on a flat surface. There are two fundamental rules of perspective:
1. The Vanishing Point:
- This rule states that parallel lines appear to converge at a single point on the horizon line, known as the vanishing point.
- The further away an object is, the closer its parallel lines appear to be to the vanishing point.
- This creates the illusion of depth and distance.
2. The Horizon Line:
- The horizon line represents the eye level of the viewer and acts as a reference point for all objects in the scene.
- Objects below the horizon line appear to be closer to the viewer, while objects above the horizon line appear further away.
Example: Imagine a road stretching into the distance. The edges of the road, which are parallel in reality, appear to converge towards a vanishing point on the horizon. This creates the illusion of the road receding into the distance.
These two rules, the vanishing point and the horizon line, form the basis of perspective drawing and help artists create realistic and convincing representations of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.
