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Perspective > Inverted perspective

Preferred term

Inverted perspective  

Definition(s)

  • The pictorial device of making parallel lines diverge, rather than converge, to suggest recession into depth; used in Western art prior to the codification of the one-point perspective, as it appears incorrect to modern eyes [AAT]

Broader concept(s)

Synonym(s)

  • Perspective, inverted
  • Perspective, reverse
  • Reverse perspective

Notation

  • 119156

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-PNKJT9TN-0

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