forced perspective

British  

noun

1. the use of objects or images that are larger or smaller than they should be, to suggest that they are nearer or further away than they really are

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Example Sentences

Forget forced perspective tricks; this is a full-scale mini city complete with multiple eateries, elegant shops, wind-torn tapestries and domed palaces.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

“The use of forced perspective and oversize proportions unconsciously leads the audience to think about the characters’ place in this world and to feel their emotions.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024

That the old-fashioned theatrical illusions the ride employs, like the use of forced perspective for London’s skyline, could still elicit wonder even in an age of digital effects, impressed him.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2023

Lesley Roy and her song Maps had a unique staging where she appeared to be running through books and trapped in an origami forest with forced perspective making her part of the scene.

From The Guardian • May 22, 2021

One species favors a particular shade of royal blue, while another uses an optical illusion known as forced perspective that makes objects appear to be a different size than they actually are.

From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2017