Foreshortening is an artistic approach in which an object or person is drawn or photographed from a specific angle and perspective that gives the impression of depth. This technique organizes reality in a way that appears more spatial, deep, and realistic. Remarkable artists have mastered this technique in order to create striking compositions and draw attention to the focal point while creating movement in their visual works. During the Renaissance era, painters like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo perfected foreshortening, changing how figures were represented in art. The stunning move towards foreshortening made their works more natural, active, and diverse, thus setting a standard for many. During Baroque art, this was seen in the works of Caravaggio and Artemisia Gentileschi who shifted their focus more fervently and motivated the technique, implementing new extremes into women’s artful portrayals of drama. As much as it still holds value for traditional painters, 20th-century artists understand foreshortening to be crucial over all other aspects. It helps to add depth and motion to pieces of artwork, which makes them alive, enhancing the dynamic nature of ‘realism’ It allows artists to engage the viewer's vision on a deeper level making it a crucial technique for any artist.