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What is one difference between the composition of paintings by Caravaggio and Poussin?
Caravaggio arranges elements for a sense of movement; Poussin arranges elements for a sense of calmness
How does Caravaggio create movement in his paintings?
Caravaggio creates movement in his paintings through his expert use of light and depth to create a more vivid scene.
What technique did Caravaggio use in The Conversion of Saint Paul to make the main figure appear to project into the viewer's space?
Foreshortening was the technique that Caravaggio used in the Conversion of Saint Paul.
Is Caravaggio the artist dead?
Yes. He died in 1610, and was born in 1571.
How Caravaggio important to Renaissance?
Caravaggio didn't paint by the rules. Instead he painted from real life, taking models from the streets - scandalous at the time. He also used light and dark lighting effects, called chiaroscuro.
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