a cue that aids in the accurate perception of depth and distance. Atmospheric perspective is the acquired or learned ability to differentiate near and distant objects on the basis of their clear or un [..]

alternative term for aerial perspective

A device for suggesting three-dimensional depth on a two-dimensional surface, it creates a sense of distance with a blurring effect--- indistinct, misty and often more blue in color. See Aerial Perspe [..]

A device for suggesting three - dimensional depth on a two-dimensional surface. Forms meant to be perceived as distant from the viewer are blurred, indistinct, misty and often bluer.

 - Atmospheric, or aerial, perspective, is a less technical type of perspective, which consists of a gradual decrease in intensity of local color, and less contrast of light and dark, as space recedes [..]

See "Perspective."

a device used by painters to suggest atmosphere between the viewer and distant objects by 1) gradually blurring the outlines of objects closer to the horizon and 2) gradually shading the color of obje [..]