What is the difference between a hue and a shade? A hue is a primary color, and a shade is a secondary color.

A shade is variations of one color, and a hue can be several colors.

A hue is a term used for digital arts, and a shade is with traditional paints.

A shade is at the dark end of the spectrum, and a hue is at the lighter end.

i believe the answer is: a.  abstract forms were often used to represent human figures.

representing human figures in abstract forms is often used in the geometric period, not hellenistic  period.   during the hellenistic  period,   aesthetic value derived from creating arts which mimic the actual shape of a certain object or individuals.

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