schattenskalen
Schattenskalen, German for "shadow scales," refers to a concept in visual perception and art related to the rendering of shadows and their effect on perceived light and form. It is not a formally defined scientific term in the same way as, for example, the Kelvin scale for color temperature. Instead, it describes the artist's or observer's understanding and application of how shadow areas, their depth, and their interaction with light influence the overall visual impression of an object or scene.
Artists use schattenskalen to create a sense of three-dimensionality and volume. By carefully observing and depicting
In a broader sense, schattenskalen can also relate to how we perceive depth and distance in a