Landscapes
Building Background 1 Point Perspective
2 Point Perspective
3 Point Perspective
The Law of Threes: composition Foreground Middle Distance/Middle Ground Background
Foreground fore·ground – part that appears nearest: the part of a picture or scene that appears nearest the viewer – currently receiving commands: currently receiving commands, usually through the keyboard, while other programs are operating independently – highlight something: to put something in an important position and so draw attention to it
Middle Distance/Middle Ground Middle Distance The area between the foreground and background in a painting, drawing, or photograph. Also called middle ground.
Background The ground or scenery located behind something. The part of a pictorial representation that appears to be in the distance and that provides relief for the principal objects in the foreground. The general scene or surface against which designs, patterns, or figures are represented or viewed. A position or area of relative inconspicuousness or unimportance.