Linear perspective is a drawing technique that creates the illusion of depth and distance on a flat surface.
This lesson supports the National Core Arts Standards by helping students:
VA:Cr1 (Creating): Apply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art
VA:Cr2 (Creating): Experiment with visual structures to communicate ideas.
VA:Re7 (Responding): Analyze how artists use perspective to create spatial illusion
for teachers
Provides everything needed for an effective, scaffolded lesson on Linear Perspective. Teaches students how to draw in one, two, and three point perspective as well as how to "see" perspective in daily life, by looking at how angles converge on the vanishing point(s). Includes a no-prep linear perspective workbook perfect for beginners.
Includes 19 page slideshow in both PowerPoint and PDF, including the history and development of perspective, examples from art history and daily life, and numerous examples that scaffold each step for linear perspective.
3 Page Lesson Plan, Including Standards Alignment, Learning Objectives, Material List, Teacher Tips, and Assessment Rubric.
11-Page Perspective Workbook that breaks down each concept and provides students guided practice. Can be used as a digital or printed copy for students.