Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Define the term sfumato. Name the above fresco and its artist. Explain how the artist used sfumato in his/her piece.

Answer:

Sfumato is a technique in which colors and tones blend softly into one another, without sharp outlines. The fresco is *The Assumption of the Virgin* by Correggio. He used sfumato to softly blend the clouds, figures, and light. These gradual transitions help create an atmospheric sense of depth and movement.