Three point perspective of a tall building.

🏙️ Three-Point Perspective of a Tall Building

✨ Concept

  • Three vanishing points (VPs):
    • VP1 and VP2 → on the horizon line (left & right).
    • VP3 → above or below horizon line (for height).
  • Unlike one- and two-point perspectives, vertical lines also converge (instead of staying upright).
  • This gives a dramatic, realistic effect → like looking up at a skyscraper or down from the sky.

1️⃣ Steps to Draw a Tall Building

  1. Horizon line
    • Draw HL and place two vanishing points (VP1 & VP2) far apart.
  2. Third vanishing point (VP3)
    • If you are looking up at the building → place VP3 above horizon line.
    • If you are looking down (bird’s-eye view) → place VP3 below horizon line.
  3. Front vertical edge
    • Instead of a vertical line, draw a line that leans toward VP3 (because verticals now converge).
  4. Receding sides
    • From the top and bottom of this edge, draw lines converging to VP1 and VP2.
    • Repeat for the other side → forms two walls tapering upward/downward.
  5. Height convergence
    • Extend top and bottom edges toward VP3.
    • All vertical edges of the building should taper toward VP3.
  6. Details
    • Windows, floors, balconies:
      • Horizontal edges → converge to VP1 & VP2.
      • Vertical edges → converge to VP3.
    • Add shading to emphasize depth and height.

2️⃣ Visual Effect

  • Worm’s-eye view (looking up): Building towers above you, tapering toward sky.
  • Bird’s-eye view (looking down): Tall structure appears from above, tapering toward ground.

3️⃣ Applications

  • Architectural visualizations of skyscrapers.
  • Urban design perspectives (skyline views).
  • Comic books and animation (dramatic views).
  • Concept art for cities and futuristic landscapes.

✅ In summary:

  • Three-point perspective adds realism by converging all three sets of lines (width → VP1, depth → VP2, height → VP3).
  • Best suited for tall buildings where viewer looks up or down dramatically.