What Characteristic of Tintoretto's Painting Style Was Criticized by His

question 40

Multiple Choice

What characteristic of Tintoretto's painting style was criticized by his contemporaries?

• A) the spontaneity of his slashing brushwork
• B) his use of strong diagonals and active compositions
• C) his deep colors and flashing highlights, reminiscent of Byzantine art
• D) his elongated figures with non-classical proportions

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