Atmospheric Perspective Atmosphere = Air outside Perspective = How we see "How we see the air outside" "The further away the object, the lighter it is." Far away Close up Far away Close up "The closer the object, the more detail you see." Far away rock Close up rock "Atmospheric perspective is usually applied to landscapes, but can be used in closer settings." Notice that people and buildings up close are darker and more defined than in the distance "A drawing using atmospheric perspective" Far away Middle Up close