Chiaroscuro painting

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In this guide, learn all about Chiaroscuro: The famous artists who used the technique and how to create Chiaroscuro in your own paintings.

Chiaroscuro is an artistic technique that uses shadows and a single source of light to create depth and drama. This technique can be used in drawing and painting but is mostly seen in oil paintings. The term chiaroscuro comes from the Italian term which means light to dark. In theory, all objects take their shape through the presence of light. By incorporating a gradient of light and dark, a figure can appear more three-dimensional on a canvas. This method of painting is difficult and...

Create a classical and realistic portrayal of a Renaissance man expressing charity, inspired by antique baroque paintings.

This painting depicts a man in his utterly dark room or maybe a jailcell. The man is looking outside a small as if he is gasping for light. The window is the only souce of light and worth in the somber and seemingly cold room. There is a mistery whether this is actually a jail cell or just a dark room with a small window as the title 'Prisioner' might indicate an actual lock up or maybe the feeling of being confined to a certain place. This painting is now is part of the Tretyakov Galerie…

This article will cover the more important aspects of Chiaroscuro, primarily as it relates to painting. #painting #artist #arthistory

Cornelis Kruseman

Studying light and dark, and how it affects hue.

The Highlight: Wallraf-Richartz-Museum

There is a very exciting fine-art exhibition and sale happening this month in NYC at 25CPW Gallery, November 15-27, 2012. Our family business, Matter Deep Publishing had the privilege of publishing the catalog for the show, which is available at the gallery or online. There is an Opening Reception on Thursday, November 15 from 6 pm to 9 pm that is open to the public, and many of the exhibiting artists will be in attendance. More info is available on the website for the show. Through their…