Week 2: PerspectivE Theory

Measuring Points I

Video

Watch a 6 minute video that demonstrates how to draw a perfect 1 point perspective cube using a measuring point.

Review the step by step drawings below and note the linear perspective terms used: Eye Level, Measuring Point, Ground Measuring Line, Station Point, Cone of Vision, Vanishing Point, Line of Sight, True Length, and Foreshortened Length.

Drawing a Perfect 1 Point Cube

Step 1, Turn your sketchbook lengthwise and indicate the eye level by drawing a horizontal line across the format 1.5 inches from the top.


Drawing a Perfect 1 Point Cube continued ...


Step 15, from the right side of the ground measuring line, lightly draw a diagonal line to the vanishing point.