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Shading

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Definition

the use of light and dark colors in art to create the illusion of depth and texture

Synonyms & similar words

shadow shade shadeoff blending fillin shadowing toning blending hatching crosshatching stippling tinting coloring highlighting modeling darkening deepening enlivening animating embellishing ornamenting decorating adorning beautifying gracing

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