Two young children are at the beach. They are crouched down at the shore line playing.The Wounded Foot
by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida
Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program
In this scene, the viewer gets the feeling that the water is moving in the image. Which element of art is used to create the idea of the moving water in this image?
A. line
B. variety
C. perspective
D. shape
The element of art used to create the idea of the moving water in this image is C. perspective.
The element of art used to create the idea of moving water in this image is A. line.
To understand why, let's look at the other options as well:
B. Variety refers to the use of different elements or details to create interest and contrast. While variety may be present in the overall composition, it is not specifically used to create the illusion of moving water in this image.
C. Perspective is the technique used to give the illusion of depth and space in a two-dimensional image. While perspective can enhance the overall realism and depth of an image, it is not directly responsible for the portrayal of moving water in this particular artwork.
D. Shape refers to the two-dimensional form of an object or figure. While shapes are used to depict various elements in the image (such as the children or the waves), they do not specifically convey the idea of moving water.
A. Line, on the other hand, plays a crucial role in conveying the movement of water. In this image, the artist uses dynamic and flowing lines to depict the waves, creating a sense of motion and energy. The curved lines and the repetition of flowing shapes suggest the continuous movement of the waves crashing onto the shore.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. line.
“The colored reflections of late afternoon light animate this beach scene and actively define the forms, from the injured child's shoulder to the liquid sea and the figures playing in the water. The sun's highlights on the hurt child's hand, the sand around her foot, and her companion's hat draw the viewer's attention to the injured limb.”
www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/654/joaquin-sorolla-y-bastida-the-wounded-foot-spanish-1909/
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