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1. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › foreshortenForeshorten Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FORESHORTEN is to shorten by proportionately contracting in the direction of depth so that an illusion of projection or extension in space is obtained. How to use foreshorten in a sentence.

2. www.bibliatodo.com › en › bible-dictionaryDefinition of Foreshorten Meaning and Definition - BibliaTodo

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   Meaning of Foreshorten Bible verses : (1): (v. t.) To represent on a plane surface, as if extended in a direction toward the spectator or nearly so; to shorten by drawing in perspective.(2):…

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › foreshortenFORESHORTEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FORESHORTEN definition: 1. to reduce something or make it shorter: 2. to draw, paint, or photograph people or objects to…. Learn more.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › foreshortenForeshorten - definition of foreshorten by The Free Dictionary

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   Define foreshorten. foreshorten synonyms, foreshorten pronunciation, foreshorten translation, English dictionary definition of foreshorten. tr.v. fore·short·ened , fore·short·en·ing , fore·short·ens 1. To shorten the lines of in a drawing or other representation so as to produce an illusion of...

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › foreshortenFORESHORTEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To foreshorten someone or something means to draw them, photograph them, or see them from an unusual angle so that the parts of them that are furthest away seem smaller than they really are. She could see herself in the reflecting lenses, which had grotesquely foreshortened her.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › foreshortenFORESHORTEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FORESHORTEN meaning: 1. to reduce something or make it shorter: 2. to draw, paint, or photograph people or objects to…. Learn more.

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   What does foreshorten mean?

   • Decide which words express gratitude and which gi... The meaning of FORESHORTEN is to shorten by proportionately contracting in the direction of depth so that an illusion of projection or extension in space is obtained. How to use foreshorten in a sentence.

   Foreshorten Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   What does grotesquely foreshortened mean?

   • To foreshorten someone or something means to draw them, photograph them, or see them from an unusual angle so that the parts of them that are furthest away seem smaller than they really are. She could see herself in the reflecting lenses, which had grotesquely foreshortened her. [VERB noun] ...a steeply foreshortened view. [VERB-ed]

   FORESHORTEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   What happens if an object or person is foreshortened?

   • When an object or person is depicted as though receding from the viewer into the picture space, it is said to be foreshortened. Achieving this effect successfully requires knowledge of the laws of perspective.

   Foreshorten | Glossary | National Gallery, London

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   What is an example of foreshortening?

   • This is an example of foreshortening. The far shoreline on the other hand has no foreshortening; it reflects the actual length of the shoreline. If you were to place the bridge and shoreline side-by-side, they would probably be similar in length. Here is another example by Levitan. Take note of the various paths receding into the distance.

   Foreshortening – What It Means and How to Paint It

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   What is foreshortening in physics?

   • Foreshortening is the perspective principal that describes how an object appears shorter when viewed at an angle. For example, the following shotgun appears at full-length when viewed parallel to our eyes:- But the same shotgun appears much shorter when viewed from the front:-

   6 important principles for drawing In Perspective Principles

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   Can perspective be worked out by rule or foreshortening?

   • Perspective can be worked out by rule, foreshortening cannot. The sleeveless garment showed the round white arms and foreshortened and filled out her slender lines. They were gable-roof structures with high chimneys in the party walls, foreshortened, third-story windows and from one to three dormers piercing the roof.

   FORESHORTEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Search our collection of popular Bible dictionaries for the meaning of words found in the Bible. Our comprehensive dictionary combines definitions and proper names for Biblical words with online verse reference, allowing users to define and analyze Scripture.