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noun

a mathematical system for representing three-dimensional objects and space on a two-dimensional surface by means of intersecting lines that are drawn vertically and horizontally and that radiate from one point (one-point perspective ), two points (two-point perspective ), or several points on a horizon line as perceived by a viewer imagined in an arbitrarily fixed position.

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Origin of linear perspective

First recorded in 1835–45

Words nearby linear perspective

linearize, linear measure, linear momentum, linear motor, linear operator, linear perspective, linear programming, linear regression analysis, linear space, line art, linear-tracking

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How to use linear perspective in a sentence

They proceeded empirically, directly observing how light and color behave in space, rather than by synthesizing observation and the rules of linear perspective that were being developed by their peers in Italy.
When a saint draws the Virgin, so much is in the details|Sebastian Smee|October 27, 2021|Washington Post
You know, think about Brunelleschi figuring out the basic mathematics of linear perspective.
Is New York City Over? (Ep. 434)|Stephen J. Dubner|October 8, 2020|Freakonomics
The choice between freedom and fear is not difficult when seen with perspective.
Why We Stand With Charlie Hebdo—And You Should Too|John Avlon|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Cosby conspiracy theorists share a perspective born of a long, pained history of American racism.
Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers|Stereo Williams|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST

But he was always uncommonly gracious, a truly gentle man, willing to dispense wisdom and perspective when asked.
Ed Brooke: The Senate's Civil Rights Pioneer and Prophet of a Post-Racial America|John Avlon|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
This was a guy from the hip-hop generation and with a perspective that was inextricably linked to that generation.
Remembering ESPN’s Sly, Cocky, and Cool Anchor Stuart Scott|Stereo Williams|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It sounds like from the PR [public relations] perspective they are sticking to their guns.
FBI Won’t Stop Blaming North Korea for Sony Hack -- Despite New Evidence|Shane Harris|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
By 1740, he was far enough removed from the theater to have a slightly different perspective on language.
A Letter from Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope|Colley Cibber
The child now aims at constructing a particular linear representation, that of a man, a horse, or what not.
Children's Ways|James Sully
Curious differences appear in respect of the completeness of this linear noting or enumerating of features.
Children's Ways|James Sully
This habit of scribble may persist after a child attempts a linear description of the parts of an object.
Children's Ways|James Sully
This is what Kielland does, displaying in the doing of it, an uncommon delicacy of perception and accuracy of perspective.
Skipper Worse|Alexander Lange Kielland

British Dictionary definitions for linear perspective

linear perspective

noun

the branch of perspective in which the apparent size and shape of objects and their position with respect to foreground and background are established by actual or suggested lines converging on the horizon

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