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The Dance of Light and Shadow: Exploring the Transformative Power of Luminosity and Darkness in Painting

Authors
Kong Lan1, *
1Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 2482516799@qq.com
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Kong Lan
Available Online 21 February 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-214-9_62How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Light and Shadow; Chiaroscuro; Painting Techniques; Emotional Expression; Artistic Perception
Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive exploration of the intricate interplay between light and shadow in the domain of painting. The narrative begins with an examination of the historical context, spotlighting iconic artists who masterfully wielded this dynamic duo to evoke emotional resonance and psychological depth in their works. A focus on technical aspects reveals how light and shadow are meticulously manipulated to shape perception, texture, and emotive responses. With the advent of technological innovations, contemporary artists’ approach to this timeless dance is also scrutinized, unveiling an evolution marked by experimental and multisensory expressions of light and shadow. Case studies of renowned artworks offer tangible insights into the transformative power of this element, elucidating its role in rendering art a living entity, replete with stories, emotions, and an unutterable depth of human experience. Looking ahead, the article postulates the future trajectory of light and shadow’s role in an ever-evolving artistic landscape.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Education, Language and Art (ICELA 2023)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
21 February 2024
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978-2-38476-214-9
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-214-9_62How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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