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A painting technique, developed by Leonardo da Vinci, that blends colors and tones to create soft edges and transitions between light and dark, producing a realistic, smoky effect.
A technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and volume on a flat surface by converging lines towards a vanishing point.
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and three-dimensionality in a painting or drawing.
An art movement originating in the late 19th century that emphasizes capturing fleeting moments, light, and color, often with visible brushstrokes and a focus on everyday subjects.
An early-20th-century art movement pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque that uses fragmented, geometric shapes to represent multiple perspectives of an object simultaneously.
A 20th-century art movement that sought to express the unconscious mind, dreams, and irrationality through bizarre, dream-like imagery.
An artistic style of the 17th century characterized by dramatic use of light, intense emotion, and grandeur in both architecture and painting.
A cultural and artistic movement in Europe during the 14th to 17th centuries that emphasized a revival of classical antiquity, humanism, and realism in art.
A technique of mural painting where pigments mixed with water are applied to freshly laid plaster, allowing the painting to become part of the wall surface.
The study and interpretation of symbols and images in art, particularly those with religious or cultural significance.
An early-20th-century art movement that emphasized speed, technology, and modern life, often depicting dynamic movement and industrial themes.
A movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, incorporating imagery from popular culture and mass media, often with a focus on consumerism and consumer goods.
An art movement that emphasizes simplicity, using minimal elements like shapes, lines, and colors to create pure and simple works.
A radical art movement that rejected logic, reason, and traditional aesthetics in favor of absurdity and anti-art sentiment during World War I.
An artistic style that developed in the late Renaissance, characterized by exaggerated proportions, emotional tension, and a focus on artificial beauty rather than naturalism.
