What is the Italian term for the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to model three-dimensional forms in painting?
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Chiaroscuro
The term comes from the Italian words for 'light' and 'dark.' Artists like Caravaggio and Rembrandt used this technique to create drama and a sense of three-dimensional volume.
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