WHAT IS PERSPECTIVE IN ART?H O W C A N W E S H O W T H I S M O S T E F F E C T I V E LY A N D C R E A T I V E LY / I N N O V A T I V E LY I N O U R W O R K … … D I S C U S S T H I S I S P A I R S A N D F E E D B A C K

DEFINITIONS AND KEY TERMS:

In simple terms Perspective is a realistic way of drawing objects /scenes in 3D. Some objects will be appear closer (larger) some will be further away (smaller)-known as linear perspective

A mental view or outlook based on an idea or concept: "It is useful occasionally to look at the past to gain a perspective on the present" (Fabian Linden).

Colour can also be used as a tool to make objects/scenes appear nearer and further away, artists select cooler or warmer colours to create this effect

The revolution in painting that occurred during the Italian Renaissance was the realistic representation of 3D objects on a 2D surface. Masaccio (early 15th century) was one of the first painters to use perspective, known as linear or scientific perspective, for the space and proportion for the human body. Later in the 15th century, Leon Battista Alberti, an architect and writer, codified (formulated) the rules for linear or one-point perspective.

FURTHER DEFINITIONS:

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Horizon line: In 'real life', the horizon is where the land (or sea) and sky meet. In painting perspective, it's the level your eyes are at, an imaginary line to which things recede. It's important to know where it is if you're painting a realistic scene, and it needs to be put in straight, as you need to apply perspective rules to the objects in relation to this

A vanishing point : is a point in a perspective drawing to which parallel lines not parallel to the image plane appear to converge. The number and placement of the vanishing points determines which perspective technique is being used. The concept was first used by Renaissance artists such as Donatello, Masaccio and Leonardo da Vinci.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESTo know and understand more about

one, two and three point perspective and to be able to use this knowledge to create an innovative and imaginative collage in groups

To be able to use materials effectively to create a collage inspired by the style of the artist Claes Oldenburg and to add your own ‘perspective’ and ideas in the collage. These additional images in perspective could be from your own imagination, upbringing and culture etc

BE IMAGINATIVE AND CREATIVE!!

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ONE POINT PERSPECTIVE

One-Point Perspective.

One vanishing point is typically used for roads, railway tracks, hallways, or buildings viewed so that the front is directly facing the viewer

One-point perspective exists when a scene which is composed entirely of linear elements that intersect only at right angles

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7ZYBWA-ifEs#t=95s

TWO POINT PERSPECTIVETwo-point perspective can be used to draw the same objects as one-point

perspective, rotated: looking at the corner of a house, or looking at two forked roads shrink into the distance, for example.

                                                                                          

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Walls in 2-pt perspective.Walls converge towards 2 vanishing points.All vertical beams are parallel.Model by "The Great One" from 3D Warehouse.Rendered in SketchUp.

THREE POINT PERSPECTIVEThree-point perspective is usually used for buildings seen from above (or below)

One-point, two-point, and three-point perspectives appear to embody different forms of calculated perspective. The methods required to generate these perspectives by hand are different. Mathematically, however, all three are identical: The difference is simply in the relative orientation of the rectilinear scene to the viewer.

ARTIST: CLAES OLDENBURG

Claes Oldenburg (born January 28, 1929) is a Swedish American sculptor, best known for his public art installations typically featuring very large replicas of everyday objects. Another theme in his work is soft sculpture versions of everyday objects.

HOW OTHER ARTIST SHOW PERSPECTIVE IN THEIR WORK

There are many different perspectives and ways of seeing the world and representing this in different ways. Here is a variety of artists from different backgrounds and cultures who have looked and captured different topics as well as issues in their work using different perspective. What images and materials would you choose to draw in your work?

TASK***Create a collage from the everyday images in the envelopes with a

horizon and vanishing point in groups of 4 or 5

***Use the artist work Claes Oldenburg as an inspiration.

***Make sure to add your own images /drawings in the collage of things from your background, upbringing, imagination, a fascinating picture that you want to draw .

***Create a title that you think is suitable for your work

***Remember: -Be as creative and imaginative as you can.

-Key terms as well as accuracy, detail, shading

**Materials: glue, A3 paper, pencils and colouring pencils

PLENARY:

*What has been successful and why?

*Have you represented perspective accurately and how?

*What could be improved and how?

National curriculum:

Level 5 and 6:

Exploring: I can take and accept creative risks , exploring and experimenting with ideas independently and inventively using a range of appropriate resources imaginatively. To develop design and invent my work.

I can provide a reasoned evaluation of the purpose and meaning of my own work and that of others. I can use my critical understanding to develop my own views and practice.

EXTENSION ACTIVITY: Choose a scene, a concept, an idea based on the theme/topic of perspective and create a piece of art in the medium of your choice (eg. Pencil, paints, 3D materials) How would you show perspective..?

*Draw out and plan a series of ideas then choose the best one to develop into a final piece.