How would a twelfth century artist render this subject in color? Select all that apply.

Question

A black and white photograph shows a rocky beach in front of a stream with a dark line of trees and mountains in the background. A dark cloudy sky is shown above the mountains.
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Responses

He would include varying tones of blue across the top of the water.
He would include varying tones of blue across the top of the water.

He would not include varying tones of blue across the top of the water.
He would not include varying tones of blue across the top of the water.

He would include varying tones of gray among the clouds.
He would include varying tones of gray among the clouds.

He would not include varying tones of gray among the clouds.
He would not include varying tones of gray among the clouds.
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Answer 1

A twelfth-century artist rendering this subject in color would likely:

• He would include varying tones of blue across the top of the water.
• He would include varying tones of gray among the clouds.

These choices reflect the artist's understanding of natural color in landscapes, even within the limitations of their palette and style.