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Central projection

Scope note

Technique for representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions using projecting lines that converge toward one or more points rather than running parallel, as in one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300081299

Broader Terms used

projection

Created

13yrs ago

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