Chiaroscuro

Chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro Chia`ro*scu"ro, ||Chiaro-oscuro Chi*a"ro-os*cu"ro, n. [It., clear dark.] (a) The arrangement of light and dark parts in a work of art, such as a drawing or painting, whether in monochrome or in color. (b) The art or practice of so arranging the light and dark parts as to produce a harmonious effect. Cf. {Clair-obscur}. [1913 Webster]

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  • Chiaroscūro — (ital., spr. kja ), s. Clair obscur …   Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon

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