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VANISHING POINT [3 records]

Record 1 2003-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
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Record 2 1999-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drawing
DEF

A point where two parallel lines converge on the horizon.

CONT

On the left-hand side, the ground line will rise and the top edge will descend to the left, travelling away from the observer. Think of these lines as continuing. They will finally meet at their vanishing point on the horizon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dessin
DEF

Point d'un dessin en perspective où convergent des droites parallèles dans la réalité.

CONT

Des rails ou les bords d'une route semblent se couper au point de fuite, exactement sur la ligne d'horizon.

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Drafting and Tools
DEF

A point at which a group of receding parallel lines seems to meet when represented in linear perspective.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dessin architectural et instruments
DEF

En perspective, point de convergence des lignes parallèles.

Spanish

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