This is a Presentation Design course, so it is important that we focus on Composition and Perspective, foundational to Design, which work in concert to formulate the space division within the context of the rules governing the rendering of elements on the two-dimensional plane. We are exploring the techniques developed by Renaissance artists to create realistic illusions of depth. The focus is on perspective, which is the attempt to depict realistic three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional plane, in other words, the illusion of spatial depth on a flat surface, one of the most fundamental tenants of Western art. This prompt is open-ended and requires that you demonstrate that you understand the concept of perspective, by illustrating two methods of creating illusionistic space with visual representations and, in writing, comparing the two methods and describing how the visual examples demonstrate the methods.

Prompt:

Identify an online image of a noted artist's painting illustrating the use of "linear perspective" and another online image of a noted artist's painting illustrating the use of "aerial perspective." Share the two images in a discussion post (you may embed the images--best and preferred--or post links to them). In your post, in writing, compare the two techniques of perspective and describe how the visual examples demonstrate the techniques. (200-300 words)

IMPORTANT: Do not use Pinterest or Wikipedia or images by students, unknown artists, or Bob Ross.