In Northern Renaissance art, the use of light and shadow to create depth is known as: a. Perspective b....
a.
Perspective
b.
Chiaroscuro
c.
Tenebrism
d.
Sfumato
The correct answer is b. Chiaroscuro. Chiaroscuro refers to the technique of using strong contrasts between light and dark to give the illusion of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures. This technique was widely used in Northern Renaissance art to enhance the sense of depth and realism in paintings.
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