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1. Leonardo Da Vinci

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   Sfumato and Atmosphere
   A hallmark of his painting style is sfumato (smoky), a technique involving subtle gradation of tones and colors to produce soft transitions between light and shadow. This technique allowed him to suggest ambiguity and depth, particularly around the mouth and eyes. Furthermore, Leonardo’s understanding of the atmosphere led him to develop atmospheric perspective:
   Objects receding into the distance appear increasingly hazy and blue-shifted due to atmospheric particles, a phenomenon that Leonardo da Vinci extensively investiga…

2. Linear Perspective

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   Atmospheric Perspective
   Complementing linear perspective, atmospheric perspective creates the illusion of depth through variations in color saturation, value, and clarity. Objects receding into the distance appear increasingly hazy and blue-shifted due to atmospheric particles, a phenomenon that Leonardo da Vinci extensively investigated. This effect occurs because air molecules become increasingly excited as they retreat from the viewer, causing them to emit a subtle blue luminescence.[^8]
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