Introduction to Perspective
Learning basic one-point perspective to create the illusion of depth and space on a two-dimensional surface.
Key Questions
- Explain how converging lines create the illusion of distance.
- Construct a drawing using one-point perspective to show depth.
- Analyze how artists use perspective to draw the viewer into a scene.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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