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Week Six Terminology

Center of Vision (C) -
The center axis within the viewers field of vision.

Cone of Vision (COV) -
The view captured within the viewer's field of vision.

Diagonal Vanishing Point (DVP) -
The vanishing point for 45 degree lines which cut off equal section of right triangles.

Ground Line (GL)-
The intersection of the picture plane and the ground plane.

Horizon Line (HL)-
The intersection of the picture plane and a horizontal plane through the eye of the viewer based on the height of the viewer.

One Point Perspective -
3-dimensional drawing that uses one vanishing points. Mainly used for interior views.

Perspective Drawings -
3 dimensional drawing that is constructed using vanishing points.

Station Point -
Locates the fixed point of the viewer. It should be off-center to avoid a static view.

Two Point Perspective -
3-dimensional drawing that uses two vanishing points. Mainly used for exterior views.

Vanishing Point -
VP Points at which parallel lines appear to meet in perspective.