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Artists in the 13th century were able to produce lifelike images by using perspective.
True
When we look at things around us, they appear two-dimensional (2D).
False
An artist uses perspective to create a representation on a three-dimensional piece of paper or canvas.
False
Objects in a picture become larger as they follow the viewer's line of sight into the distance.
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Vanishing points are where the lines of perspective converge on the viewer's horizon.
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Study Notes
- In the past, pictures of people, places, and things appeared flat and out of proportion in art.
- Beginning in the 13th century, artists started producing lifelike images by implementing perspective.
- Three-dimensional objects have volume and depth in the real world, and artists use perspective to represent this on a 2D surface.
- By shortening objects in a picture as they follow the viewer's line of sight into the distance, artists give the impression of perspective.
- Lines that converge in vanishing points on the viewer's horizon create the illusion of space and distance, making parts of the image appear far away or close to the viewer.
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Description
Learn about the history and implementation of perspective in art, which allows artists to create lifelike images with volume and depth on a 2D surface. Explore how artists use vanishing points and line of sight to give the illusion of space and distance in their work.
