Which principle is used when small shapes are shown as distant?

Sense of depth through size variation

Artists use relative size to help create the impression of space. When two similar objects are placed in a picture, the one drawn smaller can appear farther away, while the one drawn larger can appear nearer. This is a visual clue rather than a measurement of the real objects. Other clues, such as overlap and placement, may support the same sense of depth.

Choice A is correct because changing the size of shapes can suggest distance and depth. A distant object is often represented by a smaller shape, especially when the objects are understood to be similar in actual size. The other choices refer to taste, smell, or sound, which are not principles for showing visual distance. Thus, size variation is a simple and useful depth cue in drawing.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Elements of Art. Topic: Shape.