Emploi de forts contrastes d'ombre et de lumière en art.
The use of strong light and shade in art.
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See how the word “clair-obscur” is used in sentences
Le Caravage est célèbre pour son clair-obscur. — Caravaggio is famous for his chiaroscuro.
Le clair-obscur donne beaucoup plus de profondeur à la pièce. — The chiaroscuro makes the room look much deeper.
Notre professeur a expliqué le clair-obscur avec deux bougies. — Our teacher explained chiaroscuro using two candles.
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