Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

foreshorten

verb

/fɔːrˈʃɔːr.tən/

Definition

To represent an object or figure in a drawing or painting in depth.

Examples

The artist chose to foreshorten the figure to give it a more dynamic appearance.
In his drawings, he often foreshortens the limbs to create a sense of movement.

Meaning

Foreshorten refers to the technique of depicting an object in such a way that it appears shorter than it is, creating an illusion of perspective and depth.