THREE-POINT

PERSPECTIVE
 I. THREE-POINT PERSPECTIVE

A three-point perspective is a form of linear perspective that uses three vanishing points to give the
appearance of a depth illusion on a two-dimensional surface.

A three-point perspective drawing is commonly applied on buildings, cubes, and other rectangular
prisms, and this method can also be used for more organic shapes.

We use a three-point perspective to communicate extreme height or depth, especially when the
structures are far or below eye level, and it can result in high-dynamic images. We usually use this when
the structures are high or low in the picture plane.

A. PRINCIPLES OF THREE-POINT PERSPECTIVE

● The closest portion of the box to us is the front vertical edge.

● The other two vertical edges appear shorter due to the distance.
● To find the length of these lines, we must know where our eye level is in relation to the box and
where the two vanishing points are, as well as the eye level wherein all of our horizontal lines will
vanish end.
● The vanishing points must be equal distances from the box because it's square, and our angle of
view is 45 degrees.
 II. PERSPECTIVE BY SLOPING LINES

A three-point perspective uses triangularity to establish the object's angles but is not always equilateral.
It should have three vanishing points, and all parallel planes are angled in relationship to the picture
plane. The horizontal lines below the eye level will appear to slope up to the vanishing point while those
above the eye level will appear to slope down.

1. Finding the Eye Level or Horizon Line

The horizontal line through the box will be our eye level, and it will vary depending on our vantage point.

Looking Up

In this picture, the eye level is below this box so that all horizontal lines will appear to slope down

Looking Down

In this picture, the eye level is above the box so that all horizontal lines will appear slope up

2. Finding Vanishing Point

The two vanishing points will be our distance from the object and our angle of view of the object. Moving
away from the object can affect the perspective view, and the vanishing points will move away from the
object as well
 III. PERSPECTIVE BY GRID

A grid is a framework to help you conceptualize and structure your ideas, and different grids can help you
to visualize different views.

Perspective grids create a 3-dimensional framework on a 2D surface. This view shows a realistic picture
since they draw your eye straight to the vanishing point at the far end into a third dimension.

Three-point perspective gives a unique vantage point from up in the air or beneath the ground apart from
the horizon line. In three-point perspective, only use points and orthogonal lines that relate back to their
corresponding vanishing points.
 IV. SHAPE AND SHADOWS

Accurate shape and proper way of putting a shadow makes the object look realistic.Here’s a simple
technique to draw and shadow an attractive three-dimensional object:

1. Draw a cube

2. The way the naked eye sees the cube

3. Draw the cube in a three-perspective method

4. Add Shadows
Notes:

● The size and shape of the shadow is determined by the direction and height of the light source.
● The shadow should be evenly distributed so that it will not give a strong sense of discomfort.
● In order to make shadows, make sure you decide on the proper place of light source

5. Make perspective illustration with a light source

V. ENTOURAGE
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