Fine Art Discussion Template
To begin with, it should be noted that the considered image reinforces the traditional approaches to present the chiaroscuro. Due to this, no problems should appear when identifying shadows. To be more precise, I regard areas marked by numbers 1,4, 5, 7, 8 and nine as those that capture them.
As for the first one mentioned, it appears to be a clear example of cast shadows since it faces the light while the neck part of the sculpture blocks it. Due to this, I assume that this particular area serves as a peculiar instance of a cast shadow that is projected to the object itself. At the same time, the presence of a hard edge is present in this case, making shadows here clearly noticeable. Among the analyzed instances, this shadow area appears to be the most remarkable one.
Referring to other indicated sectors of the image, I tend to emphasize them as cases of form and core shadows. Precisely, the area that comes under number 5 creates such an impression due to the fact this part of the sculpture is turned away from the source of light as a result of its initial disposition. In their turn, 7,8, and nine spaces come as form shadows for they preserve reflected lights. In addition to this, their edges appear to be visually soft, having slightly blurred frames.
Finally, the fourth area could also be regarded as a shadow to be identified, even though it is located in a way that the lighting source covers it. Still, the armpit eventually blocks it. That is why I suggest this part of the image marked is an example of a cast shadow despite the fact the edges are softened, having a relatively light value at the same …
