Perspective

Perspective is a concept in visual arts and geometry that deals with representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. It is a system of representing the way that objects appear to get smaller and closer together the further away they are from the viewer.

History

The concept of perspective has a long history, dating back to ancient times. The ancient Greeks and Romans used perspective in their art, but it was not until the Renaissance that the rules of perspective were formalized by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Brunelleschi.

Types of Perspective

There are several types of perspective, including:

• One-point perspective: This is the simplest form of perspective, in which all lines converge to a single point on the horizon.
• Two-point perspective: In this type of perspective, lines converge to two points on the horizon.
• Three-point perspective: This is a more complex form of perspective, in which lines converge to three points.

Use in Art

In art, perspective is used to create an illusion of depth and space. It is a fundamental aspect of realistic art and is used in various forms of art including painting, drawing, and photography.

Mathematical Perspective

In mathematics, perspective involves the use of projective geometry. It is used in computer graphics and in the design and construction of buildings.

See Also

• Aerial perspective
• Linear perspective
• Vanishing point