Projection plane

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.
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