What is Chiaroscuro?

A technique that uses strong contrast between light and dark to model form and create drama. It helps subjects look more three-dimensional and can make scenes feel intense or mysterious.

Styles That Use Chiaroscuro

Baroque Art Style example

Baroque Art Style

Caravaggio Realism Baroque Art Style example

Caravaggio Realism Baroque Art Style

Gothic Art Style example

Gothic Art Style

Noir Comic Art example

More Terms

Cel Shading Impasto Alla Prima Sfumato Foreshortening One-Point Perspective Two-Point Perspective Vanishing Point Isometric Drawing Orthographic Projection Silhouette Negative Space