chi·a·ro·scu·ro (k -är  -sk r  , -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. [Italian : chiaro, bright, light (from Latin cl  rus, clear; see kel-2 in Indo-European roots) + oscuro, dark (from Latin obsc rus; see (s)keu- in Indo-European roots).]chi·a ro·scurist n. |
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