atmospheric perspective

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The effect on the appearance of an object by the atmosphere between it and a viewer, such as blurring caused by fog.
  2. A technique in which an illusion of depth is created by painting more distant objects with less clarity, and with a lighter tone.

Word forms

atmospheric perspective
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