skiagraphy

/skɪˈæɡrəfi/

Definitions

1. noun

A technique of drawing or painting used to create the illusion of three-dimensional forms by means of shading and the use of light and dark.

“The artist used skiagraphy to create a realistic representation of the landscape in her painting.”

Synonyms

  • chiaroscuro
  • shading

Antonyms

  • flat
  • monochromatic