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Caravaggio painted dramatic lighting because he hated small talk. Shadows are just introversion with style.

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Caravaggio's dramatic light and shadow, called chiaroscuro and tenebrism, was an artistic technique for creating emotional intensity. It was not caused by disliking small talk, and chiaroscuro existed well before him.

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Caravaggio painted dramatic lighting because he hated small talk. Shadows are just introversion with style. | SmartAss Facts