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chiaroscuro

noun
/kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

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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