chiaroscuro

Portuguese

/ˌkjaɾuʃˈkuɾu/

noun
Definitions
  • (painting) chiaroscuro artistic technique using exaggerated light contrasts

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian chiaroscuro.

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

chiaroscuro

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