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QuizMultiple Choice

Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art — Cumulative exam

Question 17 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

Multiple point perspective is a system of perspective in which __________________

Answer
A
there are a number of vanishing points, usually created by multiple objects.
B
there are two vanishing points.
C
all lines within the picture lead to a single vanishing point.
D
all the sides are measured full size and scaled with the drawing at 30° to the horizontal.

Explanation

In multiple-point perspective, objects can have different sets of parallel edges that recede toward different vanishing points. Therefore, the correct choice is “there are a number of vanishing points, usually created by multiple objects.” Two vanishing points describes a specific type of perspective, while a single vanishing point describes one-point perspective.

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