• Nicolas Poussin - The Rape of the Sabine Women

     

    Essays1 Art

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Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Nicolas Poussin - The Rape of the Sabine Women', 1.
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In The Rape of the Sabine Women, there is no obvious vanishing point. There is great depth to this composition, which is created through a multitude of techniques. Although there are several buildings and man made objects, linear perspective is not extremely defined. However, aerial perspective is apparent. The colors of the building are muted, suggesting distance against the darker clouds. …

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