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Light source
THE ILLUSION OF DEPTH Shadows are commonly used to make objects in the foreground appear brighter, and livelier. Artists refer to this effect as causing something to “pop.” In this image, the face “pops” due to its contrast against the shaded background of the hair.
Direction of light
Interior shadow
Face appears brighter due to contrast with shadow. The layering (front hair, face, back hair) conveys a sense of depth.
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