What is Foreshortening?

A drawing and painting technique that makes an object or body part look shorter because it points toward the viewer. It is used to create the illusion of depth and dramatic perspective.

Styles That Use Foreshortening

Renaissance Art Style example

Renaissance Art Style

Renaissance Portrait Art Style example

Renaissance Portrait Art Style

Comic Book Pop Art Style example

Comic Book Pop Art Style

Superhero Comic Art example

Superhero Comic Art

More Terms

Cel Shading Impasto Alla Prima Chiaroscuro Sfumato One-Point Perspective Two-Point Perspective Vanishing Point Isometric Drawing Orthographic Projection Silhouette Negative Space