A small country lane is shown with a small family walking down it. There are tall trees lining the road.

The Willows of Marissel
by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
Which element helps to give the illusion of great height and reaching upwards?
(1 point)
Responses

the color of the painting
the color of the painting

the lines made by the trees
the lines made by the trees

the shapes of the individuals
the shapes of the individuals

the negative space around the individuals
the negative space around the individuals
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The element that helps to give the illusion of great height and reaching upwards is the lines made by the trees. The vertical lines of the trees create a sense of upward movement and enhance the perception of height in the composition.