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Serpentine in Art History
The serpentine line is central to the understanding of aesthetic progression in the Post-Romantic era, particularly regarding the treatment of atmospheric effects and light. While Classical aesthetics favored the straight line or the simple arc (such as the Apollonian radius), the serpentine mode achieved prominence during periods of perceived societal or structural uncertainty.
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