About: Directional light logic

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@idthe:DirectionalLightLogic
typeArt Domain, Composition, Concept, formal analysis, Resource, Visual Analysis
broaderComposition, Formal Analysis, Interpretation, Value Structure, visual art term
definitionThe coherent depiction of how a single or dominant light source affects all surfaces in a composition, with planes turning toward the light appearing lighter and those turning away appearing darker.
inSchemeWatercolor Criticism Scheme
labelDirectional light logic
narrowerDappled light, Reflected light
scope noteEmphasizes the systematic relationship between light direction and surface orientation across an entire composition.
skos:altLabelConsistent light direction, Light logic
skos:exactMatchChiaroscuro



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