Why Chiaroscuro Became a Defining Feature of Baroque Paintings
What Is Chiaroscuro, Really? Chiaroscuro comes from the Italian words “chiaro” meaning light, and “oscuro” meaning dark. Pretty straightforward. But the technique itself? Far from simple. At its core, chiaroscuro is the tension between light and shadow but it’s not just about making one side of a face glow while the rest fades into black. […]









