chiaroscuro

chiaroscuro
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An element in art, chiaroscuro (Italian for lightdark) is defined as a bold contrast between light and dark.

The term chiaroscuro has been applied since the later 18th century to a printmaking technique which finds its best expressions in aquatint and in xylography, and in china (ink) drawing. The technique requires a skilled knowledge of the perspective, the physical effects of light on surfaces, the shadows. Chiaroscuro defines objects without a contouring line, but only by the contrast between the colours of the object and of the background












geeez.. i wonder how dark is my dark side.... bwahahahahahaha