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
to create a sense of Impressionism

Answer 1

The artist likely chose to use shading in this drawing to create a sense of realism. Shading adds depth and dimension to the drawing, helping to render the figure in a more lifelike manner.