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HCHenry

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


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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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