In Caravaggio's the Calling of St

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Essay

In Caravaggio's The Calling of St.Matthew,the artist used light and dark values to emphasize Christ's hand.Why did the artist draw our attention to the hand? What other features in the work are emphasized with light and darkness?

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams.

NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a restorative sleep phase that includes stages 1 through 3, each deeper than the last.

Cycles

Sequences of events that repeat in a regular and predictable manner, such as the water cycle or menstrual cycle.

Non-REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by slower brain waves and reduced eye movement, distinct from REM sleep where dreaming occurs.