The Mona Lisa (Leonardo da Vinci) — art history, identification, description, co

The Mona Lisa (Leonardo da Vinci) — art history, identification, description, co

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What does sfumato primarily do to the portrait’s visual effect?

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Sfumato softens and blends outlines to reduce harsh edges, creating atmospheric ambiguity, especially around key facial transitions.

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