Question

1. rembrandts ability to depict human emotion was largely due to his use of: a. chiaroscuro b. pointillism c. sgraffito d. impasto

Explanation:

Chiaroscuro is a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark. Rembrandt used this to create dramatic effects and emphasize human emotions in his paintings. Pointillism is a technique where small dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image (used by later artists like Seurat). Sgraffito is a technique where a surface (like plaster) is scratched to reveal a different - colored layer underneath (not Rembrandt's main technique). Impasto is a technique where paint is laid on thickly (used by artists like Van Gogh).

Answer:

A. Chiaroscuro