perspective

perspective is a technique that gives painting a three dimensional illusion: it looks like there are
three dimensions: height, width, depth. It gives the illusion 3 that some objects in the painting are
further away (más lejos) than others.

aerial perspective (n): the method of creating the illusion of depth based on sfumato.

sfumato (n): a technique that blurs outlines and details and modifies colour to make a painting more
realistic.

illusion of depth (n): the representation of a three-dimensional world on a flat surface.

vanishing point (punto de fuga): the point in linear perspective at which parallel lines meet in the
background or at a distance.

PATRON OF ART ( mecenas): someone who gives money and support to a person or organisation and
their activities.