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15th Century: Italy III

Question 1 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

What are orthogonal lines?

Answer
A
any lines on the floor of a painting
B
imaginary lines that lead to the vanishing point
C
lines that artists use to create a symmetrical piece
D
none of the above

Explanation

In linear perspective, orthogonal lines recede into the distance and appear to converge at a vanishing point. So the correct choice is “imaginary lines that lead to the vanishing point.”

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