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What was one method Delacroix used to study the optical effects of colour?

  • Invented a colour wheel

  • Used expressive brushstrokes

  • Experimented with different paint mediums

  • Studied the colour spectrum in a prism

Answer

One method Delacroix used to study the optical effects of colour was to use expressive brushstrokes. He believed that the way the paint was applied to the canvas could affect the way the viewer perceived the colours. He often used thick, bold brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and energy in his paintings.
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