Practice mode Psychology

Which cue do artists use to convey depth on a flat canvas?

Correct answer B. interposition

Explanation

Interposition, or overlap, is a monocular cue: when one object partly hides another it is seen as nearer, so painters use it to suggest depth on a flat surface.

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