Coast View with the Abduction of Europa

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by Claude Lorrain
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program

Question
In this imjavascript:void(0)age, what does the contrasting colors in the water help to create?
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Responses

proportion and emphasis
proportion and emphasis

rhythm and movement
rhythm and movement

perspective and geometric shape
perspective and geometric shape

pattern and asymmetrical balance
pattern and asymmetrical balance.

Answer 1

The contrasting colors in the water help to create rhythm and movement. This use of color can lead the viewer's eye across the water, suggesting movement and enhancing the overall dynamic quality of the image.