Definition:Perspective/Point/Center

Definition

Let $A$ and $B$ be plane geometric figures.

Let $A$ and $B$ be in perspective from a point $P$.

Then $P$ is known as the center of perspective of $A$ and $B$.

Also known as

The center of perspective of two figures is also known as the center of perspectivity.

Note that the UK English spelling of center is centre.

Also see

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Sources

• 1989: Ephraim J. Borowski and Jonathan M. Borwein: Dictionary of Mathematics ... (previous) ... (next): perspective
• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): perspective
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): perspective