A Tail of Two Cardis: Chiaroscuro

Friday, July 24, 2015

Chiaroscuro

Chiaroscuro is one of those words that is just fun to say. I have loved the word ever since I first learned it back in my Art History days in college.

These photos made me think of that word.......

chi·a·ro·scu·ro

kēˌärəˈsk(y)o͝orō,kēˌarə-/

noun

the treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting.
- an effect of contrasted light and shadow created by light falling unevenly or from a particular direction on something.

13 comments:

Murray's MouthJuly 24, 2015 at 7:25 PM
Great word and great pics!
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Dachshund NolaJuly 24, 2015 at 9:32 PM
That light placement is great!
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Mary HoneJuly 24, 2015 at 9:33 PM
Love love, and I learned a new word!
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janJuly 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM
You have made a boring photo very dramatic and beautiful with a big word.
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RubyJuly 24, 2015 at 11:06 PM
FABulous pics!!! And, really, nothin' betters than a fancy-pants word that Ma can use at pawties! BOL! I likes MELANGE...' a mixture' like a margarita!!! hehehe
Oh, and BTW, lookin' STUPENDOUS Wilson!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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zoepheedogsJuly 25, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Those are gorgeous photos!
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tubby3pugJuly 25, 2015 at 7:11 AM
Cool a new word for me. Gorgeous pics
Retro rover
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Jackie BouchardJuly 25, 2015 at 3:19 PM
Nice!
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Bella Roxy & MacduiJuly 25, 2015 at 4:46 PM
Perfect illustrations of the word.
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JoAnn StancerJuly 26, 2015 at 11:52 AM
love the pictures.
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Jan KJuly 26, 2015 at 5:06 PM
Thank goodness you defined that for me, but I'm still not sure I can pronounce it correctly! Love the photos.
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UnknownJuly 26, 2015 at 10:56 PM
These photos are gorgeous!
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UnknownJuly 27, 2015 at 10:39 AM
These photos just reinforce for me how smitten I am with Wilson!
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