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Aerial perspective - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Perspective (graphical) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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It is said that Leonardo invented aerial perspective (also called atmospheric perspective), a technique in which the artist paints the background bluer, paler, and blurrier to make it look farther away. Leonardo was very fond of this technique, and often created dreamlike backgrounds for his paintings.
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Aerial Perspective ~ Creating a sense of depth in painting by imitating the way the atmosphere makes distant objects appear less distinct and more bluish than they would be if nearby. Also known as Leonardo invented several kinds of machines to automate the manufacture of objects such as needles and metal files.
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The term ‘aerial perspective’ (‘prospettiva aerea’) was invented by Leonardo, but the device was used much earlier by Roman painters, for example at Pompeii. In the work of Italian painters of Leonardo's time, backgrounds ...
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The very names we’ve invented to describe this perspective grant it a certain authority. “The big picture” implies seeing beyond my own needs, my own story; it implies wisdom, scope. The desire for an aerial view is a search for truth, for objectivity.*;
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September 11, 2009 - Friday ... Meeting of the Tribes; videos from Utah Arts Festival ... Yep, the usual venue. I am now dancing with two troupes, Troupe Tarab and Las Gitanas. It's awesome. September 12th, 2009; 2 pm - 5 pm; Masonic Temple; 650 East South Temple, SLC; $5/person;
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