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The arrangement of light and dark parts in a work of art, such as a drawing or painting, whether in monochrome or in color.
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- n. The arrangement of light and dark parts in a work of art, such as a drawing or painting, whether in monochrome or in color.
- n. The art or practice of so arranging the light and dark parts as to produce a harmonious effect. Cf. Clair-obscur.
- (a) The arrangement of light and dark parts in a work of art, such as a drawing or painting, whether in monochrome or in color. (b) The art or practice of so arranging the light and dark parts as to produce a harmonious effect. Cf. Clair-obscur.