Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Counterchange in tonal design
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7 comments:
Wow, that is gorgeous. I love the impact the counterchange gives, making the structures look even more monumental.
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let's disregard the former two comments;-)
but I love these counterchange temple buildings here (or whatever those edifices may signify).
I've admired these kinds of changes by clever painters in countless paintings / charcoal drawings.
This is a beautiful piece.
Is this a Hugh Ferriss drawing by any chance? It reminds me very much of his work.
Thank you for educating us on art.
Leslie Ragan also made good use of this in his 'New York Central System' posters.
Very effective.
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