Chiaroscuro
dasNounchiaroscuro (Italian art term used in German)
English translations
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chiaroscuro
Word details
- German meaning
- Chiaroscuro bezeichnet in der bildenden Kunst eine Technik, bei der starke Hell-Dunkel-Kontraste verwendet werden, um Volumen und Dramatik zu erzeugen.
- English meaning
- Chiaroscuro refers to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art to create volume and drama.
- Synonym
- Helldunkelmalerei
- German example
- Rembrandts Gemälde sind berühmt für ihren Chiaroscuro-Effekt.
- English example
- Rembrandt's paintings are famous for their chiaroscuro effect.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Chiaroscuro
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Hell-Dunkel-Malerei
Chiaroscuro
- Clair-obscur
chiaroscuro
- Helldunkelmalerei
chiaroscuro
- Helldunkelmalerei
Chiaroscuro
- Clair-obscur
Chiaroscuro
Example sentences with “Chiaroscuro”
Das Chiaroscuro verleiht dem Bild Tiefe. (Chiaroscuro gives the painting depth.)
Frequently asked questions
Why do Germans use the Italian word?
It is a standard international art term frequently used in German academic contexts.