A woman is laughing and looking back at the viewer.

Question

A Sketch
by Lauren S.

Question
Why did the artist choose to use shading in this drawing?

(1 point)
Responses

to create an optical illusion
to create an optical illusion

to create a sense of realism
to create a sense of realism

to create a Cubist drawing
to create a Cubist drawing

to create a sense of Impressionism

Answer 1

The most appropriate response would likely be:

to create a sense of realism

Shading is commonly used in drawing to add depth and dimension, which helps to achieve a more realistic representation of the subject.