chiaroscuro
US /kiˌɑːr.əˈskjʊr.oʊ/
UK /kiˌɑː.rəˈskʊə.rəʊ/
名詞
1.
明暗對照法, 明暗處理
the treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting
範例:
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Rembrandt was a master of chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts to create dramatic effects.
倫勃朗是明暗對照法的大師，他運用強烈的對比來創造戲劇性的效果。
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The artist's use of chiaroscuro gave the portrait a sense of depth and mystery.
藝術家對明暗對照法的運用賦予了肖像畫深度和神秘感。
2.
明暗對照, 強烈明暗對比
the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition
範例:
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The film director employed chiaroscuro lighting to enhance the dramatic tension of the scene.
電影導演運用明暗對照的燈光來增強場景的戲劇張力。
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The novel's narrative style was characterized by its effective use of chiaroscuro, blending moments of despair with glimmers of hope.
這部小說敘事風格的特點是有效地運用了明暗對照，將絕望的時刻與希望的微光融為一體。