Define the term sfumato. Name the above fresco and its artist. Explain how the artist how the artist used sfumato in his/her piece.

To tone down. to evaporate like smoke. the shading that provides a soft imperceptible transition between colors and tones. it's used a lot to connect Da Vinci and his followers, with subtle gradations without lines or borders. from light to dark areas. used for like atmospheric effects.