Chiaro-oscuro

1 definition found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Chiaroscuro \Chia`ro*scu"ro\, Chiaro-oscuro \Chi*a"ro-os*cu"ro\,
     n. [It., clear dark.]
     (a) The arrangement of light and dark parts in a work of art,
         such as a drawing or painting, whether in monochrome or
         in color.
     (b) The art or practice of so arranging the light and dark


         parts as to produce a harmonious effect. Cf.
         {Clair-obscur}.
         [1913 Webster] Chiasm