Visual Arts Studio 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Horizon Lines, Vanishing Point, Ground Plane
29 Oct 2018
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Composition: symmetrical = completely mirrored, approximate symmetrical = sides are similar, almost symmetrical, radial = physical and compositional, asymmetrical = no real rules, a level of balance without symmetry. Dynamic: asymmetrical, create moments of force , dynamic composition. Linear perspective: accurately represents sizes and distances of known objects in a uni ed visual space, rules , vantage point. The vantage point is xed: horizon line. The farthest distance seen and the point where land meets sky (divides sky plane from ground plane) *eye level = synonymous with horizon line: vanishing point. At eye level where all lines perpendicular to the picture plane recede. The vanishing point is directly in front of you, at the same level as your eye (one-point) *one point perspective = one vanishing point on the picture plane. Two point perspective = two vanishing points on the horizon lines: orthogonals. Lines that meet at the vanishing point: verticals.
