Dimension/Depth/Space/Scale

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    The utilization of dimension, depth, space and scale in the above Japanese movie poster is related to this week's material.  The poster is presented in linear perspective to represent three-dimensional space on a two dimensional media (surface). Although we cannot see a obvious parallel lines converge as they get further away in this poster, we can notice the use of linear perspective by observing the convergence of the buildings on both sides of the poster. In addition, the different scale of the human figures in this poster giving depth cues to the viewers. In other words, the injured man, who is laying on the floor has a relatively larger size than the man, who is standing behind him. Relative to its size, the depth of the space is evidently illustrated. Relative size is a depth cue, which indicates "objects that take up small part of the field of view are perceived as farther away than objects that take up large part of field of view." Furthermore, another depth cue - overlap is also utilized in this poster to show interposition. The horses overlap the buildings, which make the horses seems as being closer to the viewers. Last but not least, relative height is also a depth cue. The horizon line of this poster is located in the middle. Therefore, the man who is standing above the horizon line tends to seem as being further away.