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Leonardo's use of light and dark in Madonna of the Rocks built on the work of which Early Renaissance artist?

A) Piero della Francesca
B) Fra Angelico
C) Gentile da Fabriano
D) Masaccio

Light and Dark

In art and literature, a technique used to contrast or illuminate themes, characters, or objects, enhancing the perception of depth, mood, and symbolism.

Early Renaissance

A period in European art history, roughly the 14th to the early 16th century, marked by a revival of interest in the classical art and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome.

Madonna of the Rocks

An iconic Renaissance painting by Leonardo da Vinci depicting the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus, John the Baptist, and an angel in a rocky setting.

  • Study the stylistic traits and themes evident in Renaissance and Mannerist paintings, observing their methods with color, lighting, spatial representation, and conveyance of human emotions.
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Catherine FrancoDec 20, 2024
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