Massacio, The Tribute 1427 Fresco (Altar restoration 1989)
The Group in the center are given solidity By light and dark shading in the figure's robes a technique called chiaroscurro.
[KYAH-ruh-SKOO-roh] This enabled the painters to to render three dimensional objects by the convincing use of shadows.
In this image we have atmospheric perspective and linear perspective. The atmospheric perspective are the mountains and the blurred trees which give the image the illusion of depth. The linear perspective is the building to the right in which the impression of space is reinforced.
[KYAH-ruh-SKOO-roh] This enabled the painters to to render three dimensional objects by the convincing use of shadows.
In this image we have atmospheric perspective and linear perspective. The atmospheric perspective are the mountains and the blurred trees which give the image the illusion of depth. The linear perspective is the building to the right in which the impression of space is reinforced.