Technique or method of plane representation of a three-dimensional object that preserves certain geometric and topological properties of the object.
The distinction made between the different types of perspective is based on the types of projection used.
The main types of projection are the following :
- Axonometric projection :
- Oblique projection :
- Perspective projection :
Historical note
Perspective, a method for figuratively representing three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface, was first used in painting. It is a means of cultural expression that relies on the imagination of the person who interprets the object being represented.