chiaroscuro

🇺🇸 /kiˌɑːrəˈskʊrəʊ/ 🇬🇧 /kiˌɑːrəˈskʊərəʊ/
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The use of light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume in a painting or drawing.

The artist's skillful use of chiaroscuro made the portrait come alive.

translation

n. The use of light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume in a painting or drawing.

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Plural chiaroscuros