Art Techniques
Chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro is a visual-arts technique that uses contrasts of light (chiaro) and dark (scuro) to model volume and create dramatic emphasis. Developed in European painting during the Renaissance and widely explored in the Baroque era, it also names specific practices such as chiaroscuro drawing on toned paper and the multi-block chiaroscuro woodcut print.
Xylography
Xylography, derived from the Greek words 'xylon' (wood) and 'graphō' (to write), is the art of engraving images or text onto wood blocks for printing. This ancient technique has played a pivotal role in the dissemination of knowledge and artistic expression across various cultures.