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1. (n.) chiaroscuro
the distribution of light and shade in a picture.
2. chiaroscuro
the use of deep variations in and subtle gradations of light and shade, esp. to enhance the delineation of character and for general dramatic effect.
3. chiaroscuro
a woodcut print in which the colors are produced by the use of different blocks with different colors.
Etymology: (1680–90; < It, =chiaro bright (< L clārus) +oscuro dark (< L obscūrus). See clear , obscure)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) chiaroscuro
a monochrome picture made by using several different shades of the same color
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Chiaroscuro
alt. of Chiaro-oscuro
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. Chiaroscuro
the reproduction in art of the effects of light and shade on nature as they mutually affect each other.
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