DESCRIPTION OF 3 POINT
PERSPECTIVE
Three-point perspective is a form of linear perspective used in art and
design to depict three-dimensional objects and spaces. Unlike one- and two-point
perspective, which use one or two vanishing points to create depth and
dimension, three-point perspective introduces a third vanishing point. This third
vanishing point allows for the depiction of objects from extreme angles, where
both vertical and horizontal lines converge towards vanishing points.
Three Vanishing Points:
On the horizon line, there are two horizontal vanishing points (one on the
left, one on the right). These provide the impression of depth and breadth.
Depending on which way the spectator is facing—up or down—a third
vertical vanishing point is located either above or below the horizon line. This
point gives the impression of being taller.
High or Low Angle:
A viewer would appear to be looking up at the object (e.g., standing at the
base of a tall structure) if the third vanishing point is positioned above the
horizon line.
A bird's-eye view from the top of a skyscraper, for example, indicates that the
observer is looking down from a height if the third vanishing point is situated
below the horizon line.
Lines Converging:
All object's parallel lines in three-point perspective converge on one of the
three vanishing points. As a result, when items become farther away, they look
smaller.
Distortion:
Three-point perspective can make objects look more deformed than they
would in one- or two-point perspective, especially in the vicinity of the
composition's edges, which heightens the perspective's dramatic effect.
Two types of 3-point perspective
There are two main types of three-point perspective, differentiated by the
positioning of the third vanishing point. These are worm's-eye view and bird's-
eye view, and each provides a unique vantage point for the viewer.
1. Worm's-Eye View:
The third vanishing point is
situated above the horizon line in a
worm's-eye perspective.
The observer is lowered to the ground
and directs their gaze upward at the
item.
Tall buildings, such skyscrapers or
massive monuments, are frequently
depicted from a dramatic low angle
using this perspective. One feel
intimidated or in awe of the
structures because they seem to loom over the observer.
Exaggerated verticality results from the lines convergent upward to an above
point.
2. Bird's-Eye View:
When viewed from above, the
third vanishing point is situated
under the horizon.
Looking down from a height above
the item, the spectator is situated.
When depicting views from high
vantage points, as gazing down from a mountain, plane, or towering structure,
this style of perspective is employed. It highlights how the size of items on the
ground decreases as they move away. It offers a broad perspective of a city or
environment, giving the impression of height and distance.
Example of 3-point perspective
Exterior perspective (worms eye view)
exterior perspective (birds eye view)
interior perspective (worms eye view)
interior perspective (birds eye view)
Steps and procedures
Draw the Horizon Line
The image above shows a
Horizon Line, which
represents the viewer's
eye level in a perspective
drawing. It is where the
sky meets the ground or
distant objects, and it
serves as a key reference
for placing vanishing
points and establishing
the viewer's perspective.
Horizontal
Place the two Vanishing Points
Vanishing Point 1 (VP1): Position
this point on the far-left side of
the horizon line. It will be where
all the lines that recede to the left
in your drawing converge.
Vanishing Point 2 (VP2): Place this
on the far-right side of the horizon
line. This will serve as the
convergence point for all lines
receding to the right in your
drawing.
Draw the edge of the rectangular
prism
The easiest way to see 3-point
perspective in a building is to see it from
its corner. This gives us a view of the
building's sides disappearing into the
distance. To accomplish this, just sketch
the rectangular prism's edge as a
straight line.
Connect the top and bottom edge to
the horizon line vanishing points
Connect the ends of the corner vanishing
point one and vanishing point two with a
straight edge. The horizon line should
contain both vanishing points.
Draw the sides of the building
In 3-point perspective, the sides
of the shape lead to the third vanishing
point, in contrast to 1 and 2 point
perspective where the sides go straight
up. Angle the sides towards the
vanishing point, which is above the
horizon line, using a straight edge.
Connect the bottom corners to
opposite vanishing points
We can see the bottom of the form since it
is above the horizon line. By joining the
bottom corners of the rectangular prism to
the horizon's opposite vanishing point (if
the corner is on the right, connect it to the
left vanishing point, and vice versa), you
may draw this.
Divide up the side of the
rectangular prism to add windows
Divide the rectangle into equal
sections first. The third vanishing point
above the horizon line will be reached
by each line.
Find the middle of the rectangle
Drawing an X that extends from corner
to corner will allow you to determine the
rectangle's center. The center of the
rectangle is where the X connects to
itself. Due to perspective, it will look
higher on the rectangle. After the
location has been determined, draw the
middle line as follows:
Instead of being straight like the
horizon line, the center line will align
with the left vanishing point of the
horizon. You can now find the middle
of the next rectangle by repeating
this procedure with the existing
rectangle. To produce windows with
uniform spacing between them.
Draw the windows
You can now indicate which of the smaller
rectangles you wish to make windows by
dividing the larger rectangle into smaller
ones! And like that, you've got a structure!
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