Local color (visual art)
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In painting
, the term Local color refers to the natural color
of an object unmodified by adding light
and shadow
or any other distortion
. Local color is best seen on a matte surface, due to it not being reflected, and therefore distorted.
In Fine Art Realism, this refers to the color the brain perceives an object to be. For example, an apple is red.
In contemporary sculpture
this refers to the use of raw material
that remains unpainted in the completed work.
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, the term Local color refers to the natural color
Color
Color or colour is the visual perceptual property corresponding in humans to the categories called red, green, blue and others. Color derives from the spectrum of light interacting in the eye with the spectral sensitivities of the light receptors...
of an object unmodified by adding light
Light
Light or visible light is electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, and is responsible for the sense of sight. Visible light has wavelength in a range from about 380 nanometres to about 740 nm, with a frequency range of about 405 THz to 790 THz...
and shadow
Shadow
A shadow is an area where direct light from a light source cannot reach due to obstruction by an object. It occupies all of the space behind an opaque object with light in front of it. The cross section of a shadow is a two-dimensional silhouette, or reverse projection of the object blocking the...
or any other distortion
Distortion
A distortion is the alteration of the original shape of an object, image, sound, waveform or other form of information or representation. Distortion is usually unwanted, and often many methods are employed to minimize it in practice...
. Local color is best seen on a matte surface, due to it not being reflected, and therefore distorted.
In Fine Art Realism, this refers to the color the brain perceives an object to be. For example, an apple is red.
In contemporary sculpture
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
this refers to the use of raw material
Raw material
A raw material or feedstock is the basic material from which a product is manufactured or made, frequently used with an extended meaning. For example, the term is used to denote material that came from nature and is in an unprocessed or minimally processed state. Latex, iron ore, logs, and crude...
that remains unpainted in the completed work.