Question

this painting by correggio, assumption of the virgin, is an example of the art technique which involves the graduation of light and shadow to produce a hazy effect. what is the term used for this technique?
a \tmodeling\t\t\tc. \tsfumato
b \tblending\t\t\td. \tlithograph

Explanation:

• Modeling uses light/shadow for form, not hazy effect.
• Blending is general mixing, not specific hazy gradation.
• Sfumato is the technique of gradual light/shadow gradation to create a hazy, soft focus effect, matching the description.
• Lithograph is a printmaking method, not a painting technique for light/shadow.

Answer:

c. sfumato