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The different elements of point perspective and composition

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One-point perspective is...

a drawing method that shows how things appear to get smaller as they get further away.

What is a good example of two-point perspective?

The perspective is based on a horizon line with two vanishing points.

Define foreground.

The part of a view that is nearest to the observer.

Define background

A part of a view that it furthest away from the observer.

Define what geometric shapes are.

Geometric shapes are mathematical shapes. They are characterised by straight lines, angles and points.

Define the word composition

The way in which a whole or a mixture is made up.

What are the eight elements that make up composition

Unity, balance, pattern, rhythm, focus, contrast, movement and proportion.

What does the word foreground mean?

The part of the view that is nearest to the observer.

What does the word background mean?

The part of the view that is furthest away from the observer.

Challenge: What does the term 'unity' mean in composition?

All the parts of the composition feel as if they belong together.