Blog assignment 5 "Visual Movement (Continuation)"

Madonna della Quercia by Raphael in 1519. Continuity in the form of a line, an edge, or a direction from one form to another creates a fluid connection among compositional parts. Raphael's value transition is dynamic. The parts of the highest value are left almost white, while the lowest value parts are painted almost black.  In order to dramatically express the high and low value, Raphael reduces the value variation of the midtones.