ARTHIST 2A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Negative Space, Aerial Perspective, Vanishing Point

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Art History
• Course: ARTHIST 2A03
• Professor: Nikolas Drosos

Document Summary

Entire image is organized according to this structure. Christ giving the keys to st. peter ( linear) Creates an illusion of a properly construction of a 3d place. Grid on the ground adds to the perception of the vanishing point in the dsitance. Clear definition of colour in the foreground. As you go further back into the background, the colours become cooler. The meeting of saint anthony and saint paul. Tells a story in one work of art. Definition of the muscles, and shows the process of motion within the sculpture.