The use of perspective is clear in Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte. Pupils study and discuss this example, marking the vanishing points and horizon line of a photocopy of the piece. They then create their own urban scene using perspective and images from magazines and newspapers.

Concepts

collages, the horizon line, vincent van gogh

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Additional Tags

perspective, vanishing point, paris street; rainy day, horizon line, major orthogonal lines, collage, visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• While the collage aspect should work just fine, students could also draw their own buildings using perspective

Pros

• Includes a glossary of terms and a list of necessary materials

Cons

• None