IV.CoIouring, light and shade effects.

Rendering of perspective, space, motion and character.

To have/display a complete command/mastery of colour;

to achieve a freshness of colour/richness of hues;

to have a fine eye for colours and effects;

to be an instinctive colourist;

to be absorbed in/concerned with rendering of colour, light and atmosphere;

to admire the play of colour;

a riot of colours;

a masterful/subtle/fierce/gaudy/restrained colouring;

to combine form and colour into harmonious unity;

brilliant/low-keyed colour scheme where... predominate; prevailing colour;

to be based on the colour contrast; muted in colour;

cool and restful/hot and agitated/soft and delicate/dull and muted/oppressive and harsh colours;

to mark the delicacy of the tones;

to be lost in a reproduction;

to use a spotlight effect/violent contrast of light and shade/dramatic lighting;

to be bright and full of light and colour;

to be flooded with light/illuminated/irradiated/lit;

to be bathed in sun (moon) light;

to be aglow/awash with light;

to highlight the essential;

to be done in the brightest/darkest shades of;

to paint in high/low key;

to emanate from the canvas;

the contrast is full of meaning;

to create an extraordinary feeling of beauty by exquisite finish/subtle colouring/rhythmic flow of line/expressive tones/skilful handling of the brush;

to apply the laws of perspective;

an open-air feeling is achieved;

to make figures solid/three-dimensional;

poetic in tone and atmosphere;

meant to be viewed from the distance;

to represent in the telling way;

to be seen to advantage;

a careful/admirable execution of;

to have the true refinement;

perfect delineation contributes to;'

to lend some feeling to the canvas;

to be static/dynamic;

to impart animation/motion;

to produce/suggest a sense of movement;

to lack technical skill/motion;

to attain the desired effect of;

to give one's brush a free reign;

to produce/enhance/heighten the impression of;

to catch a likeness/mood;

to capture the inner life of the personality;

to give a subtle insight into the psychology;

to be astonishing in the penetration;

to project the drama of the spirit on the canvas;

to give a comprehensive view;

to stand out;

to be enveloped in;

to be imbued with the aura of.

Appreciation, judgement and personal impressions.

To admire the painting/one's versatile talent;

an admirer of;

to be greatly/vehemently/deeply impressed/moved/ stirred/touched/excited by;

to stand/be overwhelmed/entranced/spellbound before this wonderful creation;

to come on smb. like a revelation;

to touch some secret chord in one's soul;

to reveal/disclose/help to perceive the wonder and beauty of life or the power of the human spirit;

to lack words to express joy/admiration;

to teem with tenderness; to evoke/arouse/cause a warm/passionate response/echo in the heart;

the charm/spell/success of the picture is/lies in;

to be immersed in;

to pulsate with life;

the picture may be moving/lyrical/romantic/original/poetic in tone and atmosphere;

an unsurpassed/superb masterpiece distinguished by;

the picture may be dull/crude/chaotic/obscure/unintelligible/gaudy/depressing/ disappointing/cheap and vulgar/devoid of;

a colourless daub of paint;

(not) to stand the test of time;

to glorify/magnify/prettify;

to exemplify the rest of his works;

to have a stupendous impact/effect on the world of art;

to have a far-reaching influence on;

to have an irresistible fascination/charm for;

to be vivid/dramatic/exceptional;

to overcome smb.

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