Chiaroscuro

dasNoun

chiaroscuro (Italian art term used in German)

English translations

  1. 01

    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
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Singular Form
das Chiaroscuro
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Chiaroscuro”

  1. 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.