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il chiaroscuro

chiaroscuro (light and shadow)

/kyah-roh-SKOO-roh/

Plural: chiaroscuri

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What does ‘chiaroscuro’ mean in English?

Examples in Context

Caravaggio era maestro del chiaroscuro.

Caravaggio was a master of chiaroscuro.

Il chiaroscuro crea una forte tensione drammatica.

Chiaroscuro creates a strong dramatic tension.

About This Word

The word itself (chiaro = light, scuro = dark) is used in English and many other languages.

Related Words

luceombracaravaggiopittura

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