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     • Raking light, the illumination of objects from a light source at an oblique angle or almost parallel to the surface, provides information on the surface topography and relief of the artefact thus lit. It is widely used in the examination of works of art.
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   What is raking light?

   • Sunlight at a narrow angle, flowers in the window cast long shadows on an inner wall. Raking light, the illumination of objects from a light source at an oblique angle or almost parallel to the surface, provides information on the surface topography and relief of the artefact thus lit. It is widely used in the examination of works of art.

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   Why is raking light important?

   • Raking light across a wall, gives a relief like impression. Sunlight at a narrow angle, flowers in the window cast long shadows on an inner wall. Raking light, the illumination of objects from a light source at an oblique angle or almost parallel to the surface, provides information on the surface topography and relief of the artefact thus lit.

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   How does raking light affect a painting?

   • Using raking light, the effects of impasto and the surface texture of a painting are accentuated by the increased illumination of surfaces facing the light source and the exaggeration of shadows on surfaces facing away from the light source. In some instances, raking light may help reveal pentimenti (changes in an artist's intention).

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   What are some examples of raking light?

   • Below are some examples of raking light, starting with a 17th century still life titled Quince, Cabbage, Melon and Cucumber by Juan Sánchez Cotán. Raking light illuminates the fruit from the left-hand side and leaves the other side in shadow. The contrast between light and shadow creates a dramatic mood and interesting shapes.

   Raking Light in Art - What It Means Plus Master Painting Examples

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   What is power raking used for?

   • Power raking is often used to dethatch lawns after winter. So that raises another question, what is thatch? Thatch is a layer between the soil and grass shoots that is composed of leaves and dead grass. There is an amount of thatch that is healthy for your lawn, about half an inch to three quarters of an inch.

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   What can raking light tell us about a wood panel?

   • On wood panels, raking light can easily point out the curvature, distortions and the panel joins. In addition, it is possible to identify deformations in the panel such as bowing, warping, curvature, arching. This simple investigative technique can provide information that allows us to reconstruct some of the vicissitudes of the object.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Raking_lightRaking light - Wikipedia

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   Raking light, the illumination of objects from a light source at an oblique angle or almost parallel to the surface, provides information on the surface topography and relief of the artefact thus lit. It is widely used in the examination of works of art.

4. drawpaintacademy.com › raking-lightRaking Light in Art - What It Means Plus Master Painting Examples

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   Below are some examples of raking light, starting with a 17th century still life titled Quince, Cabbage, Melon and Cucumber by Juan Sánchez Cotán. Raking light illuminates the fruit from the left-hand side and leaves the other side in shadow. The contrast between light and shadow creates a dramatic mood and interesting shapes. Also, notice how the ...

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6. www.nationalgallery.org.uk › glossary › raking-lightRaking light | Glossary | National Gallery, London

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   Raking light is a technique in which a painting is illuminated from one side only, at an oblique angle in relation to its surface. Raking light is used to reveal a painting’s surface texture. Raised paint surfaces facing the light are illuminated, while those facing away create shadows.

7. library.fiveable.me › raking-lightRaking Light - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts - Fiveable

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   Raking light refers to a lighting technique used in visual examinations that creates a shallow angle between the light source and the surface being observed.

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9. artenet.it › en › raking-lightRaking light in the examination of paintings - ARTEnet

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   Raking light means a band of light running parallel to the surface, or at a very narrow angle to the surface. It is necessary that this band be condensed by lenses and be well defined in order to obtain a contrast between the illuminated areas and those remaining in shadow.

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10. library.fiveable.me › raking-light-examinationRaking light examination - (Art Conservation and Restoration ...

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    Raking light examination is a technique used in art conservation and restoration where light is directed at a surface at a shallow angle to reveal texture and surface details that might not be visible under direct light.

11. chsopensource.org › lessons › raking-lightRaking Light – Cultural Heritage Science Open Source

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    Raking light with slight magnification is a simple yet highly effective method for examining the texture of parchment, helping to distinguish between the flesh side and the hair side. In parchment, the flesh side and the hair side are the two distinct surfaces created during the process of preparing animal skin for writing or artwork:…