Match the term with its definition:
-foreshortening
A)a technique used to show the projection of an object into space
B)nude infant angel boys
C)a technique used to distort an image so that it is clear from only one viewpoint
D)a visual swelling at the midpoint of columns
E)a round opening in the center of a dome
F)reminders of mortality

Question

Match the term with its definition:
-foreshortening
A)a technique used to show the projection of an object into space
B)nude infant angel boys
C)a technique used to distort an image so that it is clear from only one viewpoint
D)a visual swelling at the midpoint of columns
E)a round opening in the center of a dome
F)reminders of mortality

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Foreshortening is a technique used to show the projection of an object into space.

Answer: B
 Nude infant angel boys are commonly seen in Renaissance art, particularly in depictions of the Virgin Mary and Jesus.

Answer: C
 Anamorphosis is a technique used to distort an image so that it is clear from only one viewpoint.

Answer: D
 Entasis is a visual swelling at the midpoint of columns, commonly seen in ancient Greek and Roman architecture.

Answer: E
 Oculus is a round opening in the center of a dome, commonly seen in ancient Roman and Byzantine architecture.

Answer: F
 Memento mori are reminders of mortality, commonly seen in Renaissance art as symbols of the transient nature of life.

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