Artists make shapes in the background smaller than shapes in the foreground to communicate their distance from the viewer. How else might a landscape artist show shapes in the background to depict their distance from the viewer?

Question

1. show shapes with bright colors
2. show shapes that are sharp and clear
3. show shapes with lighter colors
4. show shapes that are large and bold

Answer 1

A landscape artist can effectively show shapes in the background to depict their distance from the viewer by using option 3. show shapes with lighter colors. This technique is known as aerial or atmospheric perspective, where distant objects appear lighter and less saturated compared to those in the foreground, helping to create a sense of depth in the composition.