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chiaroscuro
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chiaroscuro
noun
/kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/
chew
chicanery
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example Sentences
The artist's painting used
chiaroscuro
to highlight the figure's face.
Synonyms
contrast, shading, tonality, light-and-dark, illumination
Antonyms
flatness, uniformity, monotone
Collocations
chiaroscuro technique, chiaroscuro effect, use of chiaroscuro, chiaroscuro style
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