Attenuated Figure
Definition
This term refers to a depiction of the human form that is elongated or exaggerated in its proportions, often used to convey elegance, fragility, or other expressive qualities.
History
The attenuated figure has been used by artists across different periods to convey spiritual or emotional states, often emphasizing the ethereal or otherworldly aspects of the human form.
Notable Examples
Alberto Giacometti
Walking Man I, 1961
El Greco
The Vision of Saint John, 1608-1614
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include El Greco, whose elongated figures convey spiritual intensity, and Alberto Giacometti, who used attenuated forms to express existential themes.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the deliberate distortion of the human figure through elongation, often using media like bronze, paint, or ink to emphasize height, thinness, or movement.
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