Drawing Quiz 2 Chiaroscuro

What is chiaroscuro? What is it good for?

subtly blended shades of gray applied to imitate varying intensities of light and shadow that occur when light illuminates and is reflected of 3D forms

good for defining mass and volume of individual forms (eliminating flatness), describing surface texture, creating mood, establishing space between objects

How do you overcome the flaws of the iris adjustability? Why is doing this good?

you need to standardize the aperture by squinting your eyes, must do this in chiaroscuro, it’s good because it allows you to see the tonal range and replicate it more accurately

What are Mach bands? Simultaneous Contrast?

perceived shifts in value based on what values are next to each other (example: dark will be darker next to a light compared to dark with slightly dark)

4 uses of value

structure, light, mood, depth

What is Tenebrism?

meaning anticipation, implied action, movement, in contact with divine

Why is overhead lighting important when drawing?

Adjusting overhead lighting can emphasize certain highlights and shadows creating different moods