Key Terms

Vocabulary Review

The terms or "key words" related to each are presented here as reminders. However, the terms are not in alphabetical order as in the textbook but are presented in groupings or paired opposites. It is hoped that this will help to see the greater relationship between terms and their application. For the complete meaning of the term please review the definition given in the AF text.

Vocabulary of Space

Space: "The interval, or measurable distance, between pre-established points or images."

infinite space
shallow space
intuitive space

two-dimensional space
three-dimensional space
four-dimensional space

Perspective systems:

perspective
atmospheric (aerial) perspective
linear perspective (geometric)
oblique projection (perspective)
isometric projection (perspective)
orthographic drawing

fractional representation
interpenetration
transparency

plastic space
decorative space

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