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DF Test 2
Study flashcards for Drawing Fundamentals with Kevin Gardner
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Art/Design
Undergraduate 1
10/10/2011

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Perspective
Definition
The method of representing a 3-Dimensional surface, or a particular volume of space, on a flat or nearly flat surface.
Term
Spatial Depth may be established through...
Definition
Overlapping
Scale
Placement on the picture plane
Atmospheric Perspective
Linear Perspective
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Six rules of atmospheric perspective
Definition
High value contrast advances
Warm colors advance
Saturation advances
Low value contrast recedes
Cool colors recede
Dullness recedes
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Linear Perspective relies on...
Definition
Stationary observer
Central line of vision parallel to ground plane
Picture plane perpendicular to both ground plane and central line of vision
Observing through cone of vision
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In one-point perspective...
Definition
Lines that are parallel to the central line of vision converge to a central vanishing point on the horizon. There are two sets of parallel lines (horizontal and vertical) and one set of converging lines in one-point perspective
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In two-point perspective...
Definition
Parallel lines that are parallel to the ground plane but not parallel to the central line of vision converge to two respective vanishing points on the horizon. There is one set of parallel lines (vertical) and two sets of converging lines in two-point perspective.
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Ellipse
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Is the shape a circle makes when perceived in perspective. Different from an oval, which is an elongated circle.
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