Example Sentences
"Renaissance painters used chiaroscuro to create drama."
"Chiaroscuro gives artwork dimension and emotion."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of chiaroscuro?
Study Tips
To remember chiaroscuro, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about art.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.