One point perspective is a form of linear perspective where all lines appear to converge at a single vanishing point on the horizon line. It requires a horizon line, which is an imaginary line where the sky and earth seem to meet, and a vanishing point, which is the spot where all lines in the image intersect. The document provides vocabulary for one point perspective, including geometric shapes, parallel lines, space, and emphasis, and instructions for drawing shapes such as triangles, rectangles, and circles using one point perspective with guidelines for placement above, below, and on the horizon line.

1. What is One Point
Perspective?
A form of linear perspective in
which all lines appear to meet at a
single vanishing point on the
horizon.

2. One Point Perspective Needs…
• Horizon Line—imaginary place where
the earth and sky seem to meet.
• Vanishing Point—the spot in a picture
at which all the lines meet.

3. Vocabulary to Know
• Geometric Shapes- Mathematical or precise shapes
(square, triangle, rectangle, octagon…)
• Parallel Lines- lines that are the same distance
apart and will never meet or intersect.
• Space- the area around, above, between, below, or
inside an object (overlapping will be used to show space in this project).
• Emphasis- the sense of importance given to any
one part of the composition (you may want to emphasis particular
shapes so they stand out).

11. ERASE THESE LINES

12. Repeat these steps with a
triangle, rectangle, and
circle

14. 7 Above
7 Below
1 on the Horizon
3 overlaps