Chiarooscuros

/ˌkiː.ɑːr.oʊˈɒs.kjə.roʊz/ noun

Definition

plural of chiaroscuro; multiple examples or artworks using the light-and-dark contrast technique.

Etymology

Simple English plural of chiaroscuro, formed by adding -s to the Italian noun.

Kelly Says

The plural form reminds us that this technique wasn't used by just one artist—entire movements of painters from Italy to Spain to the Netherlands embraced the dramatic power of light versus shadow!

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