Helldunkelmalerei
dieNounchiaroscuro (painting technique)
English translations
- 01
chiaroscuro
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Maltechnik, bei der starke Kontraste zwischen Licht und Schatten verwendet werden, um eine dramatische Wirkung zu erzielen.
- English meaning
- Chiaroscuro
- Synonym
- Chiaroscuro
- German example
- Rembrandt war bekannt für seine Helldunkelmalerei.
- English example
- Rembrandt was known for his chiaroscuro.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Helldunkelmalerei
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro refers to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art to create volume and drama.
Example sentences with “Helldunkelmalerei”
Die Helldunkelmalerei betont die Kontraste. (Chiaroscuro emphasizes the contrasts.)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a common art term?
Yes, it is the standard German term for Chiaroscuro.