Tenebrism

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnˈɛbˈɑɹˈɪzəm/

Tenebrism (noun)

  1. A style of painting or film lighting that uses very strong shadows and bright light to create a dark, dramatic look.

Examples

  • The painting uses tenebrism to create dramatic dark lighting.
  • Tenebrism can make faces look mysterious with dramatic dark lighting.