1. Atmospheric Perspective Created and Presented by Ms. Steinmetz

2. Atmospheric or Aerial Perspective Leonardo called this “The Perspective of Disappearance”. The perception of depth in nature as enhanced by haze in the atmosphere. A technique of rendering depth or distance in art by modifying the tone or hue and distinctness of objects perceived as receding from the picture plane. Foreground, Middle ground, Background

8. Examining: Color Color intensity is much greater closer to the viewer and tends to be more pale as it recedes.

9. Examining: Shapes Smaller objects seem farther away.

10. Michael Whelan - fantasy and science fiction graphic artist.

11. Examining Shape Cont. What is one trick to make one shape appear that it is in front of another? (Depth)

12. Examining: Texture and Details Objects lose detail as they recede into space.

13. Claude Lorrain- 1682- Ascanius Shooting the Stag of Sylvia

14. Atmospheric Perspective in Photography Selective Focus= commonly used in photography and films/ motion pictures.

16. Your Project! Create this illusion of atmospheric perspective by manipulating color shape, size and detail to create a scene using mixed media. – Landscape – Seascape – Cityscape – Fantasy/ Surreal – Design Based