Urban Landscapes and Architecture · Semester 1

Atmospheric Perspective

Exploring how line weight, value, and color can be used to suggest atmospheric distance and depth in urban landscapes.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how atmospheric perspective creates a sense of distance.
  2. Compare the effects of line weight and value in depicting depth.
  3. Construct an urban landscape that effectively uses atmospheric perspective.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Linear Perspective and Space - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: Art
Unit: Urban Landscapes and Architecture
Period: Semester 1

Suggested Methodologies

Gallery Walk

Create displays, rotate and critique

30–50 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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