The Corridor Point

In the picture

1. 1The vanishing point: the spot on the horizon where receding lines meet
2. 2The horizon line: the eye-level line across the scene
3. 3A receding floor line: a floor edge that slants toward the vanishing point
4. 4A near column: an object drawn large at the front
5. 5A far column: an identical object drawn smaller near the vanishing point

Examples

• A road lined with trees that seem to meet far away.
• A long hallway with ceiling lights that get smaller toward the end.

Quiz: The Corridor Point (Age 13)

1. 1

   In linear perspective, what happens to objects as they get farther away?

   • They are drawn the same size but in brighter colours.
   • They are drawn larger and farther from the horizon line.
   • They are drawn smaller and closer to the vanishing point.
2. 2

   In a flat picture using linear perspective, where do receding parallel lines meet?

   • At the largest object in the scene.
   • At the bottom corner of the picture.
   • At one point on the horizon line.
3. 3

   What is the vanishing point?

   • An object drawn large at the front of the scene.
   • The spot on the horizon where receding lines meet.
   • A floor edge that slants toward the front of the scene.

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