Sideview

Sideview refers to a representation or view of an object from the side, showing its profile. It emphasizes the outline and lateral features while omitting the front and back faces. The term is used across disciplines to convey how an object appears when viewed along a vertical plane that runs from one side to the other.

In design and engineering, the side view is a standard orthographic projection used to convey size and shape. It complements front and top views to define a three-dimensional object. In architecture and mechanical drawing, a side elevation or side view reveals the height and profile of structures or components, helping to communicate dimensions and relationships between parts.

In photography and cinema, a side view shot captures a subject in profile, often to highlight facial features, contour, or motion. In visual media such as video games, a side view describes a side-scrolling perspective where characters move within a two-dimensional plane, typically from left to right.

In anatomy, the lateral or side view presents structures as seen from the side and is essential in radiology and comparative anatomy. In automotive design and animation, sideview silhouettes influence aesthetics and aerodynamics, defined by factors such as wheelbase, body lines, and overall profile.

Terminology can vary: sideview is sometimes written as one word, but “side view” or “lateral view” are common in formal contexts. The term is context-dependent and may refer to projection in drawing, photography, media, or anatomical description.