Chiaroscurist

chi·a·ro·scu·ro  (k-är-skr, -skyr)

n. pl. chi·a·ro·scu·ros In all senses also called claire-obscure.

1. The technique of using light and shade in pictorial representation.

2. The arrangement of light and dark elements in a pictorial work of art.

3.

a. A woodcut technique in which several blocks are used to print different shades of a color.

b. A woodcut print made by this technique.

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[Italian : chiaro, bright, light (from Latin clrus, clear; see kel-² in Indo-European roots) + oscuro, dark (from Latin obscrus; see (s)keu- in Indo-European roots).]

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chi·aro·scurist n.