chilaria

/kɑrɔːˈskʊərɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

An artistic style that uses a combination of strong light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth in an image or sculpture.

“The artist’s use of chiaroscurism in the painting created a dramatic effect.”

Synonyms

  • chiaroscuro
  • sciomorphism
  • tenebrism

Antonyms

  • monochromy