1 Point Perspective Term by Alexa Alston

Elevation

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A drawing that shows vertical representations of walls in the space.

Horizon Line

aalst7738 — 2024-11-12 13:45:11 UTC

The line in a perspective drawing where the sky meets the ground. It also represents the viewer’s eye level. That is, the placement of the line on the picture plane depends on the vantage point of the artist. For example, if the artist is low to the ground, the horizon line is low on the picture plane. You can see the top of an object if it is below eye level, below the horizon line. If an object is above eye level, above the horizon line, you cannot see its top.

One-point perspective drawing

aalst7738 — 2024-11-12 13:45:58 UTC

A drawing method that shows how things appear to get smaller as they get further away, converging towards a single ‘vanishing point’ on the horizon line.

Orthographic drawings

aalst7738 — 2024-11-12 13:46:51 UTC

A drawing that shows the height, width, and depth of a three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional drawing; includes floor plans, elevations, and sections.

Orthogonal line

aalst7738 — 2024-11-12 13:47:30 UTC

Literally, a line which is at right angles to another. In linear perspective drawings, it is the line you draw from the corner of an object to the vanishing point. It establishes the illusion of a perpendicular line going into the distance. Orthogonal lines should always be drawn lightly at first. Usually, most of an orthogonal will be erased.

Scale-drawing

aalst7738 — 2024-11-12 13:48:43 UTC

A drawing with dimensions at a specific ratio relative to the actual size of the object being drawn.

Section

aalst7738 — 2024-11-12 13:49:40 UTC

A drawing that shows slices through a series of elevations along a consecutive line.

Serif

aalst7738 — 2024-11-12 13:50:25 UTC

A slight projection finishing off a stroke of a letter in certain typefaces.

Sketch

aalst7738 — 2024-11-12 13:50:59 UTC

The use of fluid, loose lines to communicate an idea, concept, object, or space. These quick drawings use approximate measurements to capture the main features of a space or interior. Demands mental and physical discipline in the form of practice.

Vanishing point

aalst7738 — 2024-11-12 13:51:41 UTC

The point on the horizon line at which lines or edges that are parallel appear to converge.