Distance & Space (Perspective Vocabulary)

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WORDS TO KNOW FOR EAP 63: DISTANCE & SPACE

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Basic Distance & Space (Perspective) Terms

The following are basic composition vocabulary you should know. Click on the highlighted link to read the definition of the word, see an example image and read a sample sentence using the word in context.

perspective.
distance
space
size
position
clarity
color & light
atmospheric perspective
overlap.
radiate
advance
recede
shading
form
length
width
height
depth
dimension / dimensional
two-dimensional
three-dimensional
one point perspective
two point perspective
three point perspective
in proportion
out of proportion
converge


flat.
shape.
wide
deep
notice
realistic
convey
realistic
horizon line
vanishing point
volume.
convey
express
landscape
foreground.
distinct
midground.
disappear
narrow
represent
haze
background.

Visuals that help Explain Depth from Sanford Artedventures Site