foreshortening
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/fɔrˈʃɔrtənɪŋ/
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/fɔːˈʃɔːtənɪŋ/
(foreshorten)
illusion of depth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foreshorten' originates from the Italian word 'accorciare,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'corto' meant 'short.'
Historical Evolution
'accorciare' transformed into the French word 'écourter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'foreshorten' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make short,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create the illusion of depth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a technique used in perspective to create the illusion of an object receding strongly into the distance or background.
The artist used foreshortening to make the arm appear to extend towards the viewer.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/20 03:36