perspective (noun)
21one-point perspective — noun : parallel perspective * * * /wun poynt /. See under linear perspective …
22parallel perspective — noun : linear perspective in which parallel lines of the object that are perpendicular to the drawing surface are represented as meeting at a point on the horizon in line with the common point of intersection of the lines of projection called… …
23reverse perspective — noun : visual perspective (as in Byzantine painting and medieval illumination) characterized by divergence of parallel lines and diminution of objects toward the observer compare linear perspective …
24two-point perspective — noun : linear perspective in which parallel lines along the width and depth of an object are represented as meeting at two separate points on the horizon that are 90 degrees apart as measured from the common intersection of the lines of… …
25linear perspective — noun Date: circa 1656 perspective 1a …
26isometric perspective — noun A type of visual perspective in which all dimensions parallel to the three principal spatial axes are shown in their true proportions …
27atmospheric perspective — noun A technique in which an illusion of depth is created by painting more distant objects with less clarity, and with a lighter tone Syn: aerial perspective …
28linear perspective — noun A form of geometric perspective in which parallel lines are represented as converging in order to give the illusion of depth and distance …
29linear perspective — noun the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer • Syn: ↑perspective • Hypernyms: ↑appearance, ↑visual aspect • Part Meronyms: ↑vanishing point, ↑horizon, ↑ …
30free perspective — noun : intentional falsification of perspective (as in painting or stage designing) for a particular effect such as the illusion of great depth or distance * * * exaggeration of perspectival devices to increase the illusion of depth, used esp. in …
