Contrast can be defined as the juxtaposition of two elements that are different, but which work together to create a balanced whole. In art, contrast is used to direct the viewer’s attention to a particular area of the … See more

Contrast in art comes in many forms, the contrast between light and dark (values), the contrast between hues or saturation (colour), and even the contrast between texture and form. See more

We’ll walk you through how to create your own artwork with high contrast. As you already know from the previous section about types of contrast in art, there are a number of ways to create contrast, with colour, valu… See more

Below are some examples of contrast in art. Saint Jerome Writing by Caravaggio is an excellent example of contrast in art. He used the chiaroscuro technique, which is the contrast of light and dark. The light areas help … See more