Crivelli Vs Lugino

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In the reading Learning to Look, Taylor compares the paintings of Perugino and Crivelli. In these two painting there are aspects of art the draws the viewer in. The first thing that catches the eye is the hues of color that are depicted in either painting. The differences in color evoke different emotional responses. For instance, there is more clarity in the Perugino painting. The hue of yellow that is throughout the body of Christ and the blues in skies are at equilibrium. Due to the fact that these colors are so prominent, they create and aura or climate to the image. The relationships that are created between the landscape and the figures portray the significance of an object and create the overall scenario that is projected the viewer.

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