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Sfumato is a painting technique developed during the Italian Renaissance, particularly by Leonardo da Vinci. It refers to the gradual blending of colors and tones without sharp outlines, creating a hazy, soft effect. The term literally means "like smoke," reflecting the way colors seem to subtly merge and dissipate into each other.
The technique was originally used in oil painting to create smooth transitions between light and shadow, giving the illusion of three-dimensionality and depth. Leonardo da Vinci mastered sfumato in works such as the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper," where the subjects appear to emerge from a mysterious, smoky mist.
Sfumato has been used extensively in Western art, particularly in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It contributes to a sense of mystery, atmosphere, and psychological depth in the subjects depicted.
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