Linear Perspective

Front

Area between the foreground and the background

Back

middleground

Front

Version of linear perspective in which there are two vanishing points in the composition to which all receding parallel lines appear to converge

Back

Two point linear perspective

Front

To approach the same point from different directions

Back

converge

Front

The viewer's eye level (Options: vanishing point, horizon line, vertical, convergence)

Back

horizon line

Front

Effect of light and air on how an object is perceived by the viewer

Back

Atmospheric perspective

Front

The point on the horizon line where receding parallel lines appear to converge

Back

Vanishing point

Front

To become deeply aware through the senses of the special nature of a visual object

Back

perception

Front

To make something appear smaller or weaker

Back

diminish

Front

The placement of one compositional element in front of another, thus creating the illusion of depth

Back

overlapping

Front

One of a series of rows placed one above another

Back

tier