foreshorten
foreshorten · foreshortens · foreshortened · foreshortening
To render the image of an object such that it appears to be receding in space as it is…To render the image of an object such that it appears to be receding in space as it is perceived visually.
» The other figures in the painting are depicted with slight foreshortening.
Meaning
3 sensesTo render the image of an object such that it appears to be receding in space as it is perceived visually.
To abridge, reduce, contract.
To make shorter.
More definitions
- shorten lines in a drawing so as to create an illusion of depth
- reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Examples
2 sentencesThe other figures in the painting are depicted with slight foreshortening.
This work of Rubens was the first example of foreshortening done by a Flemish painter.
Forms
foreshortens, foreshortening, foreshortened, foreshortened| Base form | foreshorten · to foreshorten |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | foreshortens |
| Present participle | foreshortening |
| Past simple | foreshortened |
| Past participle | foreshortened |
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Synonyms
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2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle