Building Perspective

In this lesson, Students will learn and apply principles of perspective drawing to create a realistic depiction of a building as viewed from a low angle. Have you ever been to a big city and looked up? This is the effect we are going for on these drawings.

National Standards followed:

Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes

Using knowledge of structures and functions.

Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.

Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

Materials Needed:

• Drawing paper or sketchbooks
• Pencils (2B or softer for shading)
• Erasers
• Rulers
• Reference images of buildings (optional)
• Examples of perspective drawings
• Watercolor paint and supplies
• Sharpie

How this class was broken down into mini steps:

1. Begin by discussing what perspective drawing is and its importance in art and architecture.
2. Show examples of perspective drawings, particularly those featuring buildings viewed from a low angle.
3. Discuss how perspective can create the illusion of depth and space in a two-dimensional artwork.
4. Demonstrate the basic principles of one-point perspective, focusing on how lines converge towards a single vanishing point.

5. Explain how to set up the horizon line and vanishing point for a drawing of a building looking up.
6. Show how to sketch basic shapes for the building's structure, using the vanishing point as a guide for placement and proportion.
7. Demonstrate how to add details such as windows, doors, and architectural features while maintaining perspective.
8. 8. Have students begin their drawings, encouraging them to start with light, loose sketches to establish the basic structure and perspective.

9. Circulate around the classroom to provide individual guidance and feedback as needed.
10. Encourage students to experiment with different architectural styles and details to personalize their drawings.
11. 11. Allow students to continue working on their drawings independently, focusing on refining details and adding shading for depth.

12. Emphasize the importance of observation and careful measurement to maintain a realistic perspective.
13. Encourage students to take risks and be creative with their compositions.

On Youtube and other blogs that have this same type of lesson. Here is a link below:

How to draw A City in one point perspective looking up view

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