In the Soliloquy lexicon
chiaroscuro
/kiˌɑː.rəˈskʊə.rəʊ/
noun
The treatment or effect of strong contrasts between light and dark in art, especially to create a sense of volume or drama.
Used in a sentence
The painter used chiaroscuro to make the figure emerge from the shadow.
Nearby words
Keep chiaroscuro — and watch it become a star.
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