Perspective drawing

In perspective drawing the forward face or edge of the object is drawn first, with the other lines receding away from the viewer and gradually approaching each other - just as they appear to do when you look at a real object. If the receding lines are extended they will meet at points that are called vanishing points. Perspective drawing can be done using drawing equipment or freehand.

Perspective drawing can use one, two or three vanishing points. One-point perspective is often used for room interiors. Two-point perspective has many applications for developing ideas in 3D. Three-point perspective is often used for drawings of tall buildings.

The advantage of perspective drawing is that it makes objects appear more realistic, as objects appear to get smaller as their distance from the observer increases.