Overview
Explore the fundamentals of linear perspective in this comprehensive video textbook designed for art and design students. Dive into one-point and two-point perspective techniques, learning essential concepts such as horizon lines, vanishing points, and axis. Navigate through chapters covering grid usage, bounding boxes, and cloning methods. Master the art of building complex shapes, including draw-through techniques, cutting, stacking, and pulling. Discover how to adapt photo references, create thumbnail sketches, and develop a city-building workflow. Conclude with insights on general-to-specific detailing, equipping yourself with valuable skills for architectural and environmental design.
Syllabus
How to use this video
Why Perspective is Important
Horizon, VP's, and Axis
One Point
Two Point
Using a Grid
Building Tetris Shapes
Draw-through
Cutting
Stacking
Pulling
Adapting Photo-reference
Thumbnail Sketching
City-building Workflow
General to Specific Detailing
Taught by
Aaron's Design Class