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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following paintings exhibit the technique of tenebrism? A. Las Meninas B. The Calling of Saint Matthew C. The Entombment D. The Glorification of Saint Ignazio

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the answer is B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you explain

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you know what is Tenebrism?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I am pretty sure it is: B. The Calling of Saint Matthew. Tenebrism basically means dramatic shadow.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you explain a bit more how does tenebrism apply in The Calling of Saint Matthew

OpenStudy (anonymous):

umm ill try

OpenStudy (opcode):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (opcode):

Remember that tenebrism basically means dramatic shadow. Out of all the art listed below which do you think uses the shadow to portray something to the audience.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B

OpenStudy (opcode):

Correct. Notice: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/CaravaggioContarelli.jpg See how the room is set into shadows? Thus we have tenebrism.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (opcode):

No problem, glad to help :-).

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