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Chapter 4: Problem 9

In a painting, train tracks may look as if they go off into the distance because the artist draws the tracks as converging lines, a pictorial cue to depth known as: A. interposition. B. texture gradient. C. convergence. D. linear perspective.

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Answer: Linear Perspective

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Interposition

Interposition is a depth cue where objects closer to the viewer partially cover or obscure objects further away. It creates a sense of depth in a painting, but it doesn't directly involve the use of converging lines. #Step 2: Analyzing Option B - Texture Gradient#
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Texture Gradient

Texture gradient is a depth cue where objects appear denser or more finely detailed as they are closer to the viewer, and less detailed as they move further away. This also creates a sense of depth, but it is not directly related to the use of converging lines as the main depth cue. #Step 3: Analyzing Option C - Convergence#
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Convergence

Convergence is a depth cue involving the perception of the eyes converging or turning inwards as they are focused on an object closer to the viewer. While this is a valid depth cue, it pertains to the physical perception of depth by the eyes and is not related to the use of converging lines in a painting. #Step 4: Analyzing Option D - Linear Perspective#
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Linear Perspective

Linear perspective is a depth cue, which refers to the artistic technique of using converging lines to create the illusion of distance in a two-dimensional artwork, such as a painting or drawing. In the case of train tracks in a painting, parallel lines seem to converge at a vanishing point in the distance, creating the illusion that the tracks go off into the distance. #Step 5: Choosing the correct answer#
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Selecting the Correct Answer

Based on the analysis of all the options, we can conclude that the use of converging lines in the painting of train tracks to create an illusion of depth is best described by Option D: Linear Perspective.

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