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Jacob De Heusch's Arcadian Landscape

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Art comes in various forms and styles. Different cultures have different styles of art. Painting is one of the most popular forms. All artists try to tell stories in their work. It makes it interesting to look at because the viewer is trying to see what was in the mind of the artist when he or she created the piece of art. The piece of artwork entitled Arcadian Landscape by Jacob de Heusch depicts what life was like in Rome during the 1600-1700s. This was done through his use of color, light/value and space, while corresponding unity/variety, rhythm, and emphasis/subordination. The people in the painting are living peacefully. It looks like they are gathering provisions for those in the city. There are not many people outside of the

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