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joe

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In Albrecht Drer's woodcut The Draftsman Drawing a Reclining Nude, the draftsman is using a device to help him achieve the effect of:
 
  A. foreshortening.
  B. chiaroscuro.
  C. a restricted palette.
  D. the illusion of motion.
  E. simultaneous contrast.

Question 2

One common issue facing those who work to conserve works of art is:
 
  A. the effect of light.
  B. the work of earlier restorers.
  C. changing levels of heat and humidity.
  D. pollution.
  E. All of these answers are correct.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Foreshortening is a visual phenomenon that makes an elongated object projecting toward or away from the viewer shorter than it actually is, thereby creating the illusion of projecting into space.

Answer to Question 2

E
All of these factors contribute to the degradation of an artwork and are a challenge to restorers.


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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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