Tuesday, February 7, 2012

16. Value as Emphasis

Rembrandt, The Night Watch

Value as emphasis is used with the use of dark and light contrasting to create a focal point or center the attention of the viewer to what is usually the most important piece of the image. This Baroque painting by Rembrandt is very effective in its use of light and shadow by leading the viewers eye directly to the three middle figures who seem to be in a type of spotlight.

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