Linear Perspective is a geometric method of representing on paper the way that objects appear to get smaller and closer together, the further away they are. The invention of linear perspective is generally attributed to the Florentine architect Brunelleschi, and the ideas continued to be developed and used by Renaissance artists, notably Piero Della Francesca and Andrea Mantegna. The first book to include a treatise on Perspective, 'On Painting' was published by Leon Battista Alberti in 1436.
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There are many types of perspective drawing. But if you refer to the basic linear perspective drawing (1pt, 2pt) then Italian architect Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) is the one who first used perspective drawing in his work. He is also well known for designing the dome of the Florence Cathedral.
It is a drawing that shows space. Example: the drawing shows a hall. When you see there is perspective in the drawing.
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Perspective drawing.
Brunelleschi is important on many accounts, e.g. he was the first to master perspective drawing, but he is best known for constructing the dome of the Florence cathedral.