what is one point perspective in art

One point perspective is a drawing method that shows how things appear to get smaller as they get further away, converging towards a single vanishing point on the horizon line. It is a way of drawing objects upon a flat piece of paper (or other drawing surface) so that they look three-dimensional and realistic. In one point perspective, the image or scene will be viewed face-on, meaning that all of the planes facing the viewer are flat. This technique is usually appropriate when the subject is viewed front-on (such as when looking directly at the face of a cube or the wall of a building) or when looking directly down something long, like a road or railway track. One point perspective is popular with architects and illustrators, especially when drawing room interiors. It is an essential skill for improving drawing talent and is suitable for middle and high school students, as well as any other person who wishes to learn how to draw using single point perspective.