When the rules of perspective are applied in order to represent unusual points of view,we call this: ________.
A) overlapping
B) chiaroscuro
C) highlight
D) convergence
E) foreshortening

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Foreshortening is the technique used to create the illusion of an object or figure receding strongly into the background or foreground. It is achieved by shortening or changing the angle of lines in the image that would normally appear longer if depicted in a more typical or traditional context. Foreshortening is often used in art to create dramatic and unusual perspectives.

When the Rules of Perspective Are Applied in Order to Represent