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Chiaro-oscuro

Chiaroscuro \Chia`ro*scu"ro\, ||Chiaro-oscuro \Chi*a"ro-os*cu"ro\, n. [It., clear dark.]

  1. The arrangement of light and dark parts in a work of art, such as a drawing or painting, whether in monochrome or in color.

  2. The art or practice of so arranging the light and dark parts as to produce a harmonious effect. Cf. Clair-obscur.

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chiaro-oscuro

n. (archaic form of chiaroscuro English)