Multiple choice general knowledge This is the distribution of light and shadow in a work of art: ciaraschuro chiarascuro chiaroscuro chiaraschuro Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Chiaroscuro is the art term for the distribution of light and shadow in a work of art. It comes from Italian words 'chiaro' (light/clear) and 'scuro' (dark/obscure). The technique creates dramatic contrast and three-dimensional effects.