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February 23, 2004
sfumato v chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro – [key-ar-e-skuro] n. the distribution of light and shade in a picture, esp. to enhance the delineation of character and for general dramatic effect.
Sfumato – [sfoo-ma-toe] n. the subtle and minute gradation of tone and colour used to blur or veil the contours of a form in painting.
I rest my case.
On the one hand we have enhanced delineation making everything clearer and more out in the open and generally honest. On the other hand we have blurring and veiling, and altogether fraudulent behaviour, obscuring everything and being totally dishonest.
Posted by john at February 23, 2004 05:37 PM
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