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Why do artist use texture? (Site 1) HELP!

Answer 1

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Artists use texture to accomplish many things in their work. For instance, it allows them to express their feelings about their subjects. Texture is also used to create the illusion of feeling. Specifically, viewers can be tricked into believing that an object in a painting has an actual tactile “feel” to it. To trick the viewer, some artists also use a “felt” texture on the surface of their work. This allows the viewers to see the effect of texture.

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Answer 2

To make their art more realistic and in turn, more valuable