Question

Where has the artist used texture in their piece of art? Is it effective?

Answer 1

Answer: The artist makes the clothing look like it was made of velvet, to show that the person in the piece is royalty. They textured things like their cloth, the rug, and the things they are holding. It is effective because it can provide extra little hints that this person could be rich, or royal.

Answer 2

He wears a gold laurel-wreath crown, a delicate lace collar, a red velvet cape with ermine lining and a wide ermine collar, and elaborately embroidered shoes in gold. Beneath his throne is thick carpet containing the image of an eagle, which was the symbol of ancient Rome. We recognize and can imagine the feel of these materials because of that artist's skill in creating illusions of texture. The artist used his skills with texture to convey his imperial power.