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perspectiva convergente

[pɛɾ.spɛk.'ti.vɐ kõ.vɛɾ.'dʒẽ.tɨ]
nounfemininepl: perspectivas convergentes
converging perspective
1. A drawing technique in which parallel lines appear to converge toward a vanishing point, used to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface
The artist used converging perspective to make the railroad tracks appear to recede into the distance.
O artista usou perspectiva convergente para fazer os trilhos da ferrovia parecerem se afastarem na distância.
2. In general usage, a viewpoint or approach where multiple viewpoints or ideas tend toward a common point or agreement
The negotiators found a converging perspective on the main issues.
Os negociadores encontraram uma perspectiva convergente nas questões principais.
Synonyms
perspectiva linearperspectiva com fugaponto de fuga
Antonyms
perspectiva divergenteperspectiva paralela

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspectiva convergente
Standard term used in art education and technical drawing
Portugal
perspectiva convergente
Same term used; occasionally called 'perspectiva linear' in older texts

Related Idioms & Phrases

ponto de fuga (vanishing point - key element of converging perspective)
perspectiva linear (linear perspective - broader category)
efeito de profundidade (depth effect - result of converging perspective)
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