chiaro-oscuro - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'chiaro-oscuro' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Chiaro-oscuro

[ n.]

- The arrangement of light and dark parts in a work of art, such as a drawing or painting, whether in monochrome or in color.
- The art or practice of so arranging the light and dark parts as to produce a harmonious effect. Cf. Clair-obscur.

Nearby Words:

chian chiaroscurist chiaroscuro chiasm chiasma chiasmus chiastolite chibbal chibouk chibouque

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