Question

What is sfumato?
a.
the Italian word for soft light
b.
a strong contrast between light and dark
c.
a technique that visually unifies a painting using a thin layer of tinted varnish
d.
none of the above

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **a. the Italian word for soft light**.

Sfumato is a painting technique associated with artists like Leonardo da Vinci, characterized by the gradual blending of colors and tones to create a soft transition without harsh lines.