Sculptures are, of course, three-dimensional and have an enormous direct physical and aesthetic impact on the viewer which explains part of their appeal. However, paintings, murals and mosaic art present complications as efforts to depict three-dimensional scenes on a two-dimensional surface such as paper, canvas or walls, is not straightforward. The underlying concept is perspective. The origin of the word comes from the Latin perspectus meaning “clearly perceived”. This is a compound word created from per meaning “through” and specere meaning “look at” or “observe”.
Very interesting perspective.
I am so enjoying your book on “A Habit of Seeing.” You write beautifully and enliven so many observations.