Thesis
Digital chiaroscuro: transforming a classical style through digital animation
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Jun 2010
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-3390
Abstract
During the early 17th century, the aesthetic device of chiaroscuro evolved as classical painters such as Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and his tenebrist students defined new methods of representing figures through heavily contrasting light quality, amplifying the detail in form and material properties as well as creating more opportunities for emotional and allegorical applications within their paintings. Centuries later, artists of all media are still incorporating elements of chiaroscuro into their work. With the arrival of digital media, artists are presented with another opportunity to evolve this classical style through the incorporation of advancements in artistic control and production efficiency. However, there is a unique challenge in translating a classical style of still imagery into one of sequential imagery. Through understanding how the device came about, one can determine what makes it unique as well as why the classical style is worth reviving and evolving through digital effects and animation.
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Details
- Title
- Digital chiaroscuro
- Creators
- David Michael Lally - DU
- Contributors
- Christopher P. Redmann (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Digital Media; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 3390; 991014632292404721