Architectural Lines and Urban Perspectives · Autumn Term

Vanishing Points and Horizon Lines

An introduction to the mathematical foundations of one point perspective in urban environments.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the position of the horizon line change our perception of a building?
  2. 2What choices did the artist make to create an illusion of depth?
  3. 3How can we use scale to suggest distance in a city landscape?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Art and Design - Drawing and PerspectiveKS2: Art and Design - Architecture and Design
Year: Year 5
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Architectural Lines and Urban Perspectives
Period: Autumn Term

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