Meaning & use
Chiaroscurist
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An artist who specializes in chiaroscuro, the technique of using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and drama.
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Caravaggio is remembered as one of history's greatest chiaroscurists.
The exhibit highlighted lesser-known chiaroscurists who worked in the shadow of more famous painters.
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Derived from Italian 'chiaro' (light or clear) and 'oscuro' (dark), the term chiaroscuro became a defining technique of Baroque painting in the 17th century.
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