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David Hockney

Shadows sometimes people don't see shadows. The Chinese of course never paint them in pictures, oriental art never deals with shadow. But I noticed these shadows and I knew it meant it was sunny.

David Hockney

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David Hockney is pointing out that shadows are often overlooked or ignored in art, especially in traditional Chinese paintings where they are rarely shown. He personally pays attention to shadows because their presence indicates sunlight, revealing something important about the scene.

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