Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chiar
Noun
kee-ahr
Definition
The Italian term for light and dark, especially in art, often referring to the technique of chiaroscuro.
Examples
- Renaissance artists often used chiar to create depth in their paintings.
- The chiar effect in the musician’s performance added drama to the piece.
Meaning
Chiar refers to a stylistic method of using strong contrasts between light and shadow to give the illusion of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures.
Synonyms
- Contrast
- Shade
- Shadow