Projection plane

Perspective projection of triangle ABC on plane Π from point S.
Axonometric projection on projection plane Π

A projection plane, or plane of projection, is a type of view in which graphical projections from an object intersect.[1] Projection planes are used often in descriptive geometry and graphical representation. A picture plane in perspective drawing is a type of projection plane.

With perspective drawing, the lines of sight between an object and a picture plane return to a vanishing point and are not parallel. With parallel projection the lines of sight from the object to the projection plane are parallel.

References

  1. ↑ Gary R. Bertoline et al. (2002) Technical Graphics Communication. McGraw–Hill Professional, 2002. ISBN 0-07-365598-8, p. 330.