A Study of Shadows in Painting

• Main Authors: wang chien ya, 王倩雅
• Other Authors: 吳長鵬
• Format: Others
• Published: 2004
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/52061365313260659375

碩士 === 臺北市立師範學院 === 視覺藝術研究所 === 93 === Abstract Key words: image, perspective, montage,shadows Shadows always follow light sources. Whilst light strengthens, the intensity of shadows reinforce as well. Shadows twist, stretch and change shapes since they present the movement of light. Therefore people have been given distinct imaginations and images by the varied presentation of shadows. By reviewing and exploring some literature, I have analysed the performance of shadows in artwork, including the principles of construction, visual recognition, perspectives and the composition of images in pictures. In addition to some visible shadows such as reflected images and silhouettes, there are shadows in our mind also. People’s emotional ripples touch their subconscious, making an impulse of deep feelings. Whilst creating artwork, the appearance of shadows shows the self-cure processes. Hence, I would like to present the theme of shadows by using the forms of collage and montage and the material of inkpaint.