parallel projection (technique)

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Refers to a system for representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions by using projecting lines that are parallel to each other, as opposed to using lines that converge to suggest recession in space. In some senses, the meaning of the term overlaps with "parallel perspective."
parallel projection
Accepted term: 13-May-2024