Which perspective uses two vanishing points along a horizon line to represent width and depth?

• A. One-Point Perspective
• B. Two-Point Linear Perspective
• C. Three-Point Perspective
• D. Orthographic Projection

Answer: (B)

Two-point perspective uses two vanishing points on the horizon line to show width and depth. In this setup, lines that run left and right recede toward one vanishing point, while lines that run front to back recede toward the other. The horizon line represents the observer’s eye level, and vertical edges remain vertical if you keep the object oriented so its height isn’t tilted. This combination creates a convincing sense of three-dimensional form, with depth indicated by how dimensions converge toward those two points as the object turns away from the viewer.

For contrast, one-point perspective uses a single vanishing point on the horizon for depth while widths stay parallel to the picture plane and verticals remain vertical. Three-point perspective adds a third vanishing point, typically above or below, to handle the verticals when looking up or down. Orthographic projection avoids vanishing points entirely, showing parallel lines with no perspective, so depth isn’t represented in the same way.