The diminishing of certain dimensions of an object or figure in order to depict it in its correct spatial relationship. In realistic depiction, foreshortening is necessary because, although lines and planes that are perpendicular to the observer’s line of vision and the extremities of which are equidistant from the eye, will be seen at their full size, when they are revolved away from the observer they will seem increasingly shorter. Thus for example, a figure’s arm outstretched toward the observer must be foreshortened – the dimension of lines, contours and angles adjusted – in order that it not appear hugely out of proportion. The term foreshortening is applied to the depiction of a single object, figure or part of an object or figure. For example, a body viewed from either the feet or the top of the head. Perhaps the finest sculptural example of the technique is Thomas Banks’ Diploma Work Falling Titan which may be found in the collection of the Royal Academy in London.