Understanding Terminology That Describes 2D Visual Art

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What is the term for the contrast of light and shade that became popular in sixteenth century European paintings?

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What is the term for the contrast of light and shade that became popular in sixteenth century European paintings?

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A medieval painting composed of three separate pieces is known as a __________.

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A medieval painting composed of three separate pieces is known as a __________.

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Perspective is considered one of the chief innovations of painting developed during __________.

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Perspective is considered one of the chief innovations of painting developed during __________.

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In medieval religious art, a painting depicting the Madonna and Child feature which biblical figures?

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In medieval religious art, a painting depicting the Madonna and Child feature which biblical figures?

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Degas--the_ballet_lesson

The above painting is representative of what artistic movement?

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Degas--the_ballet_lesson

The above painting is representative of what artistic movement?

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