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chiaroscuro
[ kee-ahr-uh-skyoor-oh ]
/ kiˌɑr əˈskyʊər oʊ /
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Definition of chiaroscuro
noun, plural chi·a·ro·scu·ros.
the distribution of light and shade in a picture.
Painting. the use of deep variations in and subtle gradations of light and shade, especially to enhance the delineation of character and for general dramatic effect: Rembrandt is a master of chiaroscuro.
a woodcut print in which the colors are produced by the use of different blocks with different colors.
a sketch in light and shade.
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British Dictionary definitions for chiaroscuro
chiaroscuro
/ (kɪˌɑːrəˈskʊərəʊ) /
noun plural -ros
the artistic distribution of light and dark masses in a picture
monochrome painting using light and dark only, as in grisaille
Derived forms of chiaroscuro
chiaroscurist, nounchiaroscurism, nounWord Origin for chiaroscuro
C17: from Italian, from chiaro clear + oscuro obscure
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