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The 3 dimensional "empty medium" surrounding all forms. 2 dimensional images rely on illusion to represent space.
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PerspectivePerspective relies heavily on a line, often horizontal, to define the horizon as well as diagonal "vanishing lines" that seem to recede back into the image. There are several ways perspective is organized to represent different points of view.
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OverlappingOverlapping lines, shapes, and forms that cover each other give the sense of a sequential order. This allows us to better understand their relationship in space.
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Size VariationSize variation comes into play as objects of similar size appear to shrink the further they are from the viewer. We understand they are far away rather than small.
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AtmosphereOver great distances objects become lighter and lose contrast. This is caused by the air or atmosphere that fills what seems to be empty space.
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