It can direct the viewer's eye wherever the artist wants it to go
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It directs the viewer to look first at the illuminated part of the painting.
It directs the viewer to look first at the illuminated part of the painting.
What is meant by the termform?
Form is an element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume. Cubes, spheres, and cylinders are examples of various forms.
Light and dark tones are used in art in order to create contrast and depth. This effect is known as chiaroscuro, and it's necessary for creating a realistic piece. I mean, think about it: without contrasting light or dark shades, there would be no shadows or highlights in the picture and it would look flat.
.the viewer's gaze is directed around the painting
Chiaraoscuro, an Italian word literally translated as 'light-dark' is generally a term used for strong light and dark contrasts in drawings, paintings and woodcuts. It originated in the renaissance era of art, but is also cited as having being traditionally employed in Late Roman Imperial Manuscripts.
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