atmospheric perspective

noun

The effect on the appearance of an object by the atmosphere between it and a viewer, such as blurring caused by fog.

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aerial perspective
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Meanings

nounatmospheric perspective (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe effect on the appearance of an object by the atmosphere between it and a viewer, such as blurring caused by fog.

    Synonyms: aerial perspective

  2. uncountableartA technique in which an illusion of depth is created by painting more distant objects with less clarity, and with a lighter tone.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe effect on the appearance of an object by the atmosphere between it and a viewer, such as blurring caused by fog.

Similar
aerial perspective
Also see
aerial perspective
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atmospheric perspective. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atmospheric%20perspective

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“atmospheric perspective.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atmospheric%20perspective. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “atmospheric perspective,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atmospheric%20perspective.

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