Chiaroscuro
What Chiaroscuro means in Art and Design A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Chiaroscuro
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark to give the illusion of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures.
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark to give the illusion of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects.
The strong contrast between light and dark to give the illusion of volume and three-dimensional form.
Topics that use Chiaroscuro
- Art and Design titles (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Developing students' knowledge, skills and understanding in art and design (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Knowledge, skills and understanding — Content for both components (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Thumbnail Sketch
- Mark-making
- Primary Source
- Foreshortening
- Gestural Drawing
- Resist Technique
- Continuous Line
- Formal Elements
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