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Elephant

Season 4 Episode 403 | 26m 46s

The term chiaroscuro refers to a strong juxtaposition of light and shade to enhance the dramatic aspects of a painting. Wyland uses the interplay of shading to establish the power and size of an elephant against a deep, dark green forest.

Aired: 05/15/22
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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