Vocabulary Entry

chiaroscuro

|noun • adjective

noun

An artistic technique using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures.

Example Sentences

"The artist used chiaroscuro to enhance the dramatic effect of his painting."

"In the photograph, the chiaroscuro highlights the subject's facial features beautifully."

"Chiaroscuro is a key element in the works of many Renaissance painters."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The chiaroscuro style of the portrait gives it depth and interest."

"Her chiaroscuro technique in the landscape painting captured the mood perfectly."

"The chiaroscuro effects in the film added to its overall atmosphere."