ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tenebrism

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈtɛnəbɹɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tenebrism is a noun meaning (art) A style of painting using very pronounced chiaroscuro, with darkness a dominating feature of the image.

Meaning

(art) A style of painting using very pronounced chiaroscuro, with darkness a dominating feature of the image.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chiaroscuro, tonalism, tachism, luminism, nightscape, light.

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