Foreshorten: meaning, definitions and examples

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foreshorten

 

[ หˆfษ”หrสƒษ”หrtษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

artistic representation

To foreshorten is a technique used in drawing and painting to create the illusion of an object receding strongly into the background. This effect is achieved by reducing the length of the object as it appears to the viewer. Artists utilize this method to depict perspective accurately, making objects in the foreground look larger and those in the background look smaller. It enhances the three-dimensionality of a flat medium, enriching the viewer's experience.

Synonyms

compress, distort, shorten

Examples of usage

  • The artist foreshortened the figure to create depth.
  • She learned to foreshorten objects in her paintings.
  • In this sculpture, the limbs are foreshortened to imply motion.
  • The concept of foreshortening is essential in perspective drawing.

Translations

Translations of the word "foreshorten" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น encurtar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคทเคฟเคชเฅเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verkรผrzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memendekkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะพั€ะพั‡ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrรณciฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿญ็ธฎใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raccourcir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acortar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑsaltmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ์ถ•ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ู„ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkrรกtit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skrรกtiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผฉ็Ÿญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrajลกati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styttast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑsaltmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acortar

Word origin

The term 'foreshorten' originated in the late 19th century, combining the prefix 'fore-', meaning 'before or in front of', with 'shorten', which comes from the Old English 'sceortian'. The process of foreshortening has been a fundamental aspect of artistic representation since the Renaissance, when artists began to employ techniques of linear perspective to create more lifelike images. This method was pivotal in shifting from two-dimensional to three-dimensional representation in art, allowing audience engagement through realistic portrayals. Over time, foreshortening has been used in various art forms including painting, drawing, and sculpture, illustrating the dynamic relationship between the viewer and the depicted subjects.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,388, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.