Two-Point Perspective Cityscape

OBJECTIVE

• To create a cityscape scene using two-point perspective.

ART TERMS• Linear Perspective- A technique that makes use of actual and

implied lines to create the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface.

• Cityscape- Artwork that gives a view of a city.• Two-point perspective- A form of linear perspective in which all

lines appear to meet at either of two vanishing points on the horizon.

• Vanishing Point- In linear perspective, the place on the horizon where parallel lines seem to meet or converge.

• Horizon Line- The line created in an artwork by the meeting of sky and ground, usually at the viewer’s eye level.

• Depth- The use of the techniques of perspective and overlapping to show deep space on a two-dimensional plane.

• Overlapping- Partly or completely covering one shape or form with another to show space and distance in an artwork.

Materials

• 12”x18” white drawing paper• Pencil• Ruler• Colored pencils

Procedures1. Imagine that you are looking at the angled side

of a building. Use a ruler and a pencil to draw the road, sidewalk, etc. using linear perspective.

2. Use the principles of two-point perspective to add other buildings and objects.

3. Use colored pencils or a graphite pencil to add to the illusion of depth, showing more detail in closer objects than in those farther away.

Rubric

– To receive credit, you must include in your cityscape:• 5 or more buildings• 5 or more objects (such as

trees/cans/etc.)• Sidewalks and street• Landscape/scenery behind the

buildings

– It must have excellent craftsmanship (clean and neat finished appearance)

Student Examples

• In your sketchbook, practice drawing at least 3 boxes using two-point perspective.

• You need to list and include two vanishing points and a horizon line.