noun
- an artist who specializes in the use of strong contrasts between light and dark in painting or drawing
Usage: art history term; often capitalized when referring to historical practitioners of chiaroscuro
Examples
- Caravaggio was a master chiaroscurist whose dramatic lighting transformed religious paintings.
- The chiaroscurist technique creates mood through the interplay of shadows and illumination.
- Many Renaissance chiaroscurists studied how light could guide the viewer's eye across a canvas.
- She trained as a chiaroscurist, learning to manipulate contrast for emotional effect.
- The exhibition featured works by Dutch chiaroscurists influenced by Italian masters.