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atmospheric perspective

at·mos·pher·ic per·spec·tive
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at-muh s-fer-ik, -feer- per-spek-tiv]
    • /ˌæt məsˈfɛr ɪk, -ˈfɪər- pərˈspɛk tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at-muh s-fer-ik, -feer- per-spek-tiv]
    • /ˌæt məsˈfɛr ɪk, -ˈfɪər- pərˈspɛk tɪv/

Definitions of atmospheric perspective words

  • noun atmospheric perspective a technique of rendering depth or distance in painting by modifying the tone or hue and distinctness of objects perceived as receding from the picture plane, especially by reducing distinctive local colors and contrasts of light and dark to a uniform light bluish-gray color. 1
  • noun atmospheric perspective (art) A technique in which an illusion of depth is created by painting more distant objects with less clarity, and with a lighter tone. 0
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Origin of atmospheric perspective

First appearance:

before 1725
One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35

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Parts of speech for Atmospheric perspective

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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atmospheric perspective popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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