What is Chiaroscuro ?– This is an Italian word which means ‘light-dark’. Artists who have used the technique include  Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio. Leonardo employed it to give a vivid impression of the three-dimensional of his figures, while Caravaggio used such contrasts for the sake of drama.

Chiaroscuro in Photography – The term chiaroscuro originates from the Renaissance period and is often associated with painting or drawing, it has evolved into the photographic world and now often simply means strong and bold contrasts between light and dark areas in a photograph.

My Response To Chiaroscuro