photo by SBM
(Chiaroscuro (kiːˈɑːrə.ˈskʊroʊ, –ˈskjʊroʊ, Italian for light-dark) in art is characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition. It is also a technical term used by artists and art historians for using contrasts of light to achieve a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects such as the human body.)
I have a new section in my art blog called, “Chiaroscuro.” Emily Brown has been kind enough to start writing entries for my blog about art. She admits that her art skills consist of stick figures and doodles, so she sticks to writing instead. However, she loves learning more about art, especially through traveling. And I believe she has interesting perspectives to share.
A graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism, she has a soft spot for gelato, handmade paper and Chianti after studying abroad in Cortona, Italy. She ran her first marathon in 2010 after meeting Mickey for the first time in Disney, and she is now hooked on marathon running and will run the NYC Marathon in November. In addition to writing and running, she enjoys cooking recipes from Real Simple, reading of all kinds, traveling, photography and games of Scrabble.
Stay tuned for regular entries by Emily. Happy reading!
