| Form and Content in Western Art |
Light
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When you are looking at a painting, always remember that artists arrange and manipulate lights and darks in their paintings to achieve the effects they desire. These effects include: |
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| • to create or enhance the illusion of three-dimensionality |  |
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| • to direct your attention | |
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| • to establish a mood | |
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| • to create or enhance meaning and emphasis. | |
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