Linear Perspective

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Linear Perspective

• a mathematical system for creating the illusion
  of space and distance on a flat surface.
• Architect Brunelleschi first demonstrated its
  principles
• Leon Battista Alberti was first to write down
  rules of linear perspective
• Leonardo da Vinci probably learned Alberti's
  system while serving as an apprentice in
  Florence.

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• The horizon line runs across the canvas at the
  eye level of the viewer. The horizon line is
  where the sky appears to meet the ground.
• The vanishing point should be located near the
  center of the horizon line. The vanishing point
  is where all parallel lines (orthogonals) that
  run towards the horizon line appear to come
  together like train tracks in the distance.
• Orthogonal lines are "visual rays" helping the
  viewer's eye to connect points around the edges
  of the canvas to the vanishing point. An artist
  uses them to align the edges of walls and paving
  stones.

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Da Vinci - Angel Verrocchio Baptism of Christ
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Da Vinci Last Supper
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Mona Lisa Da Vinci
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St Jerome Da Vinci
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Vitruvian Man - Da Vinci
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SiegeDefensesDa Vinci
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Drawing of a Flying Machine
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The Annunciation Da Vinci
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The Virgin and St. AnnDa Vinci
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Virgin of the RocksDa Vinci
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Michelangelo David
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Dome of St. Peters Basilica - Michelangelo
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Pieta - Michelangelo
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MosesMichelangelo
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The Prophet Jeremiah Michelangelo
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Creation of Adam - Michelangelo
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The Sybil of Delphi - Michelangelo
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The Last JudgementMichelangelo
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Christ the Judge
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The Damned Heading to Hell
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Madonna Alba - Raphael
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Annunciation Raphael
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Madonna of the MeadowRaphael
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School of Athens - Raphael
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Raphael Balthazar Castiglione
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Sistine Madonna - Raphael
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St. Michael Raphael
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The Engagement of theVirgin MaryRaphael
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