foreshortening

[US]/fɔːˈʃɔːtənɪŋ/
[UK]/fɔrˈʃɔrtənɪŋ/
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Translation

v.the act of depicting an object in a way that reduces its length according to perspective
n.the effect of perspective contraction or projection reduction

Phrases & Collocations

foreshortening effect

foreshortening technique

foreshortening perspective

foreshortening distortion

foreshortening method

foreshortening illusion

foreshortening drawing

foreshortening analysis

foreshortening principle

foreshortening example

Example Sentences

foreshortening is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth.

the artist mastered foreshortening to enhance the realism of his paintings.

understanding foreshortening is essential for drawing human figures accurately.

he used foreshortening to make the object appear closer to the viewer.

foreshortening can dramatically change the perspective in a composition.

in photography, foreshortening creates a sense of movement and dynamism.

she practiced foreshortening to improve her skills in figure drawing.

foreshortening can be challenging, but it adds depth to your artwork.

the concept of foreshortening is often taught in art schools.

using foreshortening effectively can make your drawings more engaging.

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