Chiaroscuro

The style of choice and color scheme for an artist can stage the general mood for many paintings. As stated before, Gentileschi was most likely influenced by Carvaggio, this theory becomes even more apparent when it is shown that both artists utilize chiaroscuro to emphasize the drama of the scene that is unfolding. Chiaroscuro is a way of contrasting light and shade, usually using strong tonal contrast, which can lend itself to emphasize drama such as the tension portrayed as Judith saws off the head of Holofernes. Not only does this tonal contrast offer visual tension, but it also sets the setting for where this scene took place in conjunction with biblical texts. The darkened background indicates a feel of secrecy and nightfall, both of…

Along with this he also used interesting and novel painting techniques, that had evolved and morphed from his earlier years. To increase the drama of the scene, he flooded it with light, coming from a direct source in the middle of the painting. Although Rembrandt constantly used light in his paintings, the extremely bright light in this painting, resembling fire, causing it seem as if the characters are forging a sacred oath. As usual, Rembrandt uses chiaroscuro to sculpt the figures and bring…

The Chiaroscuro Effect When generally speaking, light is associated with good and darkness with evil. Light uncovers the truth and reflects a warm enlightening period. Darkness, on the other hand, reflects a gothic tone and confusion. In Great Expectations, the two symbols are controversially used to depict and evoke certain reactions. Pip is often enlightened within the presence of artificial lighting which leads to an even greater state of darkness, or confusion, for him. Also, it…

The world can consider itself lucky for the availability of Caravaggio’s extensive work. As a known outlaw, he was able to utilize his skills as a well respected artist to work himself out of trouble. As a result of this, his masterpieces have somewhat suffered, as Caravaggio was confiscated by the police for allegedly owning an illegal firearm, and in order to gain his release, “was forced to donate his collection of paintings to the Apostolic Chamber” (Self Portrait As Bacchus). Amongst this…

definition, the fine art term "chiaroscuro" (from the Italian for "light-dark"; or the French "clair-obscur") describes the prominent contrast of light and shade in a painting, drawing or print, and the skill demonstrated by the artist in the management of shadows to create the illusion of three-dimensional forms. The point is, solidity of form is only detectable in the presence of light. (For instance, it is only as dawn approaches that objects or figures - hitherto detectable only as slightly…

Da Vinci was the very first artist in his time period to value consistency in colors. He saw that brightness was more than the colors you use. This is what made him value brightness more than colors. In addition to being the first to value consistency, he was also one of the first to base his paintings on nature, science, and realism. He drew exactly what he saw. His opinion was that you shouldn’t change how nature looks. Which is what caused him to “mirror” nature. Also, he practiced…

of art. The ends and edges of the figures and objects are still identifiable but they are fuzzy and blurry enough to make them distinguishable from Renaissance artworks. Another factor that made Baroque art unique from Renaissance art was the use of colors. Piola has the colors dark and muted to give the sense of drama. The hue pink is the “brightest” color used which facilitates the viewer’s attention to where Piola wants them to look. The dark blue and brown hues are used to not draw much…

The medium used is the same as Wtewael version of The Adoration of the Shepherds. One of the main differences that is noticeable is that Grecos piece has the newly developed style of “Chiaroscuro” which was heavily used during the Baroque period mainly by Caravaggio. Greko uses angels in his pieces and has removed all animals that contain powerful iconography. The Ox is nowhere to be seen, the sheep is nowhere to seen and there is no dog. Wtewael has a style that of which is exaggerated colors…

Introduction The ‘Calling of St Mathew’ and ‘The Last Supper’ are beautiful and renowned pieces of artwork, created by two artistically gifted individuals who are regarded as among the all-time greats in Western Art. As a result, they hold an influential place in Western Art history, commanding great influence on contemporary artists. The ‘Calling of St. Matthew’ is an oil painting set on a 322 × 340 cm canvas. It was painted between 1599 and 1600 by the Italian Baroque master Michelangelo…

Caravaggio: Michelangelo Merisi (1571-1610) more famously known as Caravaggio, was a revolutionary figure in European art. Diverging from the idealized figures of the High Renaissance, and the elongated and distorted proportions of Mannerism, Caravaggio invented his own unique style of painting that would later birth the Baroque. The three paintings, the Boy Bitten by a lizard (1593-1594), The Supper at Emmaus (1601), and Salome receives the Head of John the Baptist (1609-1610), demonstrate…