CHIAROSCURO“Kee-roh-skew-ro”

• a combination of two Italian words meaning “light-dark.” (chiaro (light) + scuro (dark))

• Artists of the Renaissance were concerned with showing depth and volume.

• They manufactured the term “Chiaroscuro” to describe how light and dark can imply depth and volume.

Self Portrait with Gorget c. 1629 Rembrandt

TENEBRISM• 17th century• Dramatic version of chiaroscuro• Very strong contrast between light and dark• Tenebrist’s chose this lighting to create mood

or an emotional response• Today, this style is often used by

photographers.