Author Question: Explain Artemisia Gentileschi's use of tenebrism and modeling in her painting, Judith and ... (Read 276 times)

HCHenry · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Explain Artemisia Gentileschi's use of tenebrism and modeling in her painting, Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, and discuss the effects these techniques produce.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How has the restoration of the Sistine Chapel changed our understanding of Michelangelo's palette?

What will be an ideal response?

vish98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. The tenebrism used by the artist makes use of large areas of dark contrasting sharply with smaller areas of bright light.
2. The tenebrist effects are achieved by showing a strong spotlight from an artificial source.
3. The artist shows a shadow over Judith's face, cast by her outstretched hand.
4. These techniques produce the drama, display of power, and heroic tone appropriate for this biblical story of a widow who saved her people.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The restoration revealed that Michelangelo used intense, saturated colors that had been dulled by dirt.