One-point Perspective Teacher Resources

Learners create a dynamic composition by repeatedly drawing found objects using the techniques of perspective, diminishing scale, and receding lines. This lesson includes rubric for assessment.

High schoolers become familiar with drawing segments and points. They understand how perspective drawing differs from three dimensional sketching. They demonstrate three dimensional and perspective drawing.

Fifth graders learn the basics of drawing forms in two-point perspective. They can then transform their drawings into a fantasy building.

Students create a project poster displaying photos, drawings, and journal writings that incorporate the major themes of California's missions, and use perspective and point of view both visually and in writing.

Students study the parts and functions of the human eye. They create dodecagons which are twelve-sided figures with twelve equal angles and share these with the class so that each student can begin to see how many different illusions can...

Young scholars examine a simple set up to measure the change in the apparent size of an object as it moves away from them.

Students use their understanding of 3D on 2D to make a representation of a 4D form on paper.

Students use interactive geometry exploration software (GES) to create a two-point perspective drawing. They explore basic geometry concepts in and geometric transformations of the model of a rectangular prism viewed from different...

This Visual Arts lesson plan focuses on the process of drawing a perspective from an eye level high above the ground. Students will create a chalk drawing of a scene of their choice by using the process and techniques of horizon line, a...

Pupils investigate the symmetry that is found in nature. They view shapes and patterns in nature while looking at images. Students look for tessellations while obtaining photographs with a digital camera. The information is used for...

Definition of one-point perspective.

In this lesson plan, students use line segments, angles, and parallel and perpendicular lines in order to create a one point perspective drawing.

MathWorld offers a definition of vanishing point; contains diagrams of one, two, and three point perspective drawings with arrows pointing to the vanishing points.

A fascinating interactive site showing how to use lines in on-point perspective drawings.

Contains a definition of the word, vanishing point.

An interactive site that explores the elements and principles of visual art through the artist's toolkit. This instructional activity is on linear perspective and it explores this a work by Camille Pissarro. The animation shows vanishing...

This website contains an easy to understand explanation of vanishing point and other concepts of linear perspective.

This site explores linear perspective and how it was first used in the early 15th-Century. Discusses horizon line, vanishing point, and orthogonal lines. The site provides an example.

Explore the principles of perspective by completing these three activities. For further information, click on one of the links provided.

This site from the University of Evansville is a great place for the aspiring artist to visit. Receive free professional advice and tips on basic drawing techniques. The site focuses on perspective drawing and shading.

A good explanation of atmospheric and linear perspective, including diagrams.

Get independent practice drawing three-dimensional figures. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.

This site discusses vanishing point and perspective drawing, including tips on drawing from various perspectives.

An interesting interactive slide show about perspective, including the horizon line and vanishing points.