chi·a·ro·scu·ro [kee rə skr ō] noun artistic use of light and shade: the use of light and shade in paintings and drawings, or the effect produced by this. [Mid-17th century. From Italian , literally “bright-dark,” from chiaro “bright, clear” + oscuro “dark.”]
This painting by Georges de la Tour is one of my favorites and makes me want to try painting by candlelight, though knowing me I would incinerate my canvas and possibly my entire apartment. Pity those flameless LED candles don’t produce proper chiaroscuro-inspiring light.
This painting by Georges de la Tour is one of my favorites and makes me want to try painting by candlelight, though knowing me I would incinerate my canvas and possibly my entire apartment. Pity those flameless LED candles don’t produce proper chiaroscuro-inspiring light.
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