Feb. 14, 2018

Season 2 Episode 12: Perspective

Season 2 Episode 12: Perspective
Season 2 Episode 12: Perspective
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Season 2 Episode 12: Perspective

Merriam-Webster defines PERSPECTIVE as:

Shows a boardwalk with different arches receding into the distance1a : the technique or process of representing on a plane or curved surface the spatial relation of objects as they might appear to the eye; specifically : representation in a drawing or painting of parallel lines as converging in order to give the illusion of depth and distance
b : a picture in perspective
2a : the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed
  • places the issues in proper perspective

; also : point of view

b : the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance
  • trying to maintain my perspective
3a : a visible scene; especially : one giving a distinctive impression of distance : vista
b : a mental view or prospect

Life Imitates Art

Keeping things in perspective when in the middle of a transition or just in the middle of day-to-day life is… well.. hard. Similarly, keeping a proper perspective in works of art is also difficult. In this episode, we discuss maintaining perspective and keeping what matters in focus.