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chiaroscurist
Variant of chiaroscuro
noun pl. chiaroscuros
- light and shade in a painting, drawing, etc. treated so as to produce the illusion of depth, a dramatic effect, etc.
- a style of painting, drawing, etc. emphasizing this
- a painting, drawing, etc. in which chiaroscuro is used
Related Forms:
- chiaroscurist noun
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