Linear perspective explained

by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

Architectural Veduta, c. 1490

Architectural Veduta, center detail

Architectural Veduta, detail at right

Ghiberti, Gates of Paradise, Jacob and Esau panel

Ghiberti, Gates of Paradise, Solomon panel detail

Ghiberti, Gates of Paradise, Joseph panel detail

Donatello, Feast of Herod on Font

Detail of Table and Floor, Donatello, Feast of Herod

Architectural Veduta (gallery view), c. 1490

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Cite this page as: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, "Linear perspective explained," in Smarthistory, November 30, 2016, accessed January 18, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/linear-perspective-explained/.