1. The Last Supper: Tintoretto and Da Vinci
Parallel and perpendicular lines, symmetry, and geometric shapes are very apparent. ... While both used lines to direct us to the main subject, Tintoretto used organic lines (as seen in the clouds of smoke above them) pointing to the head of Christ. In addition to the lines in the clouds of smoke, he uses it in the whole painting. Geometric shapes and inorganic lines are not as emphasized in comparison to Leonardo da Vinci's painting. ... In effect, the long table painted using diagonal lines is what draws our attention to the center and further demonstrates how diagonal lines show act...
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