Chiaroscuro refers to the sharp between light and dark in a painting. This contrast defines the overall composition of the painting. The use of chiaroscuro allows the painters to utilize his medium to model shapes and figures that appear to be fully three-dimensional. This practice is especially helpful when rendering the human body. The Italian artist, Caravaggio, was a master of chiaroscuro. As you can see in this image from Fort Worth’s Kimbell Museum, Caravaggio uses this contrast to create almost sculptural figures.
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From Italian : Chiaro = clear and Scuro = dark.
Yes, thanks for pointing out the origin of the word.
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