Aerial Perspective/Atmospheric Perspective Definition

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Term:	Aerial Perspective/Atmospheric Perspective
Subcategory:	General
Definition:	The way in which an illusion of space and depth is created through the technique of making forms in the background region with less contrast and softer edges. Often in atmospheric perspective there exists a change from warmer hues to cool hues. In general, warmer colors come forward, and cooler colors recede.