Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. What type of perspective, giving the illusion of depth, is demonstrated by the sketch above? List the steps taken to create this drawing, making sure to include the reason for the line and the points on it, and how they are used to guide the drawing. Optional Activity: Print out the image below and use it to recreate the sketch above, or create your own example of the same perspective.

Answer:

This sketch demonstrates two-point perspective, which creates the illusion of depth by using two vanishing points. First, draw a horizontal horizon line across the paper to represent eye level, then mark a vanishing point on each side of the line. Draw the vertical edges of the buildings and use dotted construction lines from their tops and corners to the vanishing points to guide the receding sides. The roads and other horizontal edges are also drawn toward the appropriate vanishing points, and the extra guide lines can be erased after the drawing is complete.