Dictionary    Maps    Thesaurus    Translate    Advanced >   


Tip: Click Thesaurus above for synonyms. Also, follow synonym links within the dictionary to find definitions from other sources.

1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
chiaroscuro
    n 1: a monochrome picture made by using several different shades
         of the same color

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Chiaroscuro \Chia`ro*scu"ro\, Chiaro-oscuro \Chi*a"ro-os*cu"ro\,
   n. [It., clear dark.]
   (a) The arrangement of light and dark parts in a work of art,
       such as a drawing or painting, whether in monochrome or
       in color.
   (b) The art or practice of so arranging the light and dark
       parts as to produce a harmonious effect. Cf.
       Clair-obscur.
       [1913 Webster] Chiasm

Common Misspellings >
Most Popular Searches: Define Misanthrope, Define Pulchritudinous, Define Happy, Define Veracity, Define Cornucopia, Define Almuerzo, Define Atresic, Define URL, Definitions Of Words, Definition Of Get Up, Definition Of Quid Pro Quo, Definition Of Irreconcilable Differences, Definition Of Word, Synonyms of Repetitive, Synonym Dictionary, Synonym Antonyms. See our main index and map index for more details.

©2011-2024 ZebraWords.com - Define Yourself - The Search for Meanings and Meaning Means I Mean. All content subject to terms and conditions as set out here. Contact Us, peruse our Privacy Policy