Defining the term, "Apelles Line." (Patreon)

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2019-08-07 14:21:37

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2021-03

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Apelles Line is a term I use a lot and I have been asked for a good definition of it. This post contains a link to an article explaining it in depth. I would also like to offer you a useful definition explaining my colloquial use of the term: The border in between two convex planes which tends to be accentuated by a highlight.

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