This document provides instruction on how to create a two-point perspective drawing. It defines key terms like horizon line, vanishing point, and orthogonal line. The steps outlined are to first draw the horizon line where the sky meets the ground, then select two vanishing points on the horizon line where parallel lines appear to converge. Orthogonal lines are then drawn from corners of an object to the vanishing points to establish perpendicular lines going into the distance. Students are assigned to complete a two-point perspective cityscape drawing with labeled horizon line and vanishing point including at least 4 buildings, windows, and doors.

1. Do Now:
Complete your 1 point perspective drawing
handout. Must be submitted today.
You have 10 minutes to complete
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Look at the image above,
How many vanishing points does it have?

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How are two point perspective
drawings created?

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Instructional Objectives:
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Define two point perspective.
Define the terms horizon line,
vanishing point and orthogonal line.
Create a 2 point perspective drawing.

5. + Define: Perspective
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Perspective: a technique of depicting
volumes and spatial relationships on a flat
surface.

6. + Perspective
• Two-Point Perspective: lines look like they are meeting at
two points on the horizon line.

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Steps in creating a 2 point
perspective drawing
Horizon Line: The
line in a perspective
drawing where the
sky meets the
ground.
It also represents the
viewer’s eye level.

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Steps in creating a 2 point
perspective drawing
Vanishing Point: The
point on the horizon
line at which lines or
edges that are parallel
appear to converge.

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Steps in creating a 2 point
perspective drawing
Orthogonal Line: It
is the line you draw
from the corner of an
object to the
vanishing point.
It establishes the
illusion of a
perpendicular line
going into the
distance.

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Summary Questions:
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What is the definition of two point
perspective.
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Define the terms horizon line,
vanishing point and orthogonal line.
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List the steps needed to create a 2
point perspective drawing.

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IMMEDIATE APPLICATION
• Create a 2 point perspective cityscape using the handout.
• Use the diagrams on the handout to help complete the drawing.
• Be sure to create and label your horizon line and vanishing
point.
• Your FINAL drawing should include as many details (in
perspective) as possible.
• Include at least:
• 4 Buildings
• Windows (in at least 2 buildings)
• Doors

14. + Grading Rubric

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT