B1NounMasculine
il chiaroscuro
chiaroscuro (light and shadow)
/kyah-roh-SKOO-roh/
Plural: chiaroscuri
Test Yourself
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