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Depth on a flat page

In one-point perspective, receding edges relate to a vanishing point and a horizon, linking the drawing to a particular viewpoint.

3–5 min

Questions you could explore

  • Which lines converge, and which do not?
  • How does the viewer's position affect the horizon?

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