Low key explained

Low key as a term used in describing paintings or photographs is related to but not the same as low-key lighting in cinema or photography.^[1] A photographic image, painting or movie can be defined as "low-key" if its dominant values are black, dark brown or dark blue.^{[2] [3]}

Some authors describe the term "low key" as the so-called Rembrandian light^[4] while others describe how to obtain such photographs or paintings.^[5]

See also

• High key
• Tenebrism

Notes and References

1. Web site: What does it mean for a photograph to be "high key"?. Photography - Stack Exchange. December 15, 2011.
2. Book: Toogood, James. Incredible Light & Texture in Watercolor. 2004. North Light Books. 45. 1-58180-439-3. registration.
3. Book: Pastoureau, Michael. Black: The History of a Color. 2008. Princeton University Press. 216. 978-0691139302.
4. Book: Rice. Patrick. Master guide for professional photographers. 2006. Amherst Media. Buffalo, N.Y.. 978-1584281955. 32.
5. Book: Phillips. Norman. Lighting techniques for low key portrait photography. 2004. Amherst Media. Buffalo, N.Y.. 978-1584281207. 34–47.