Practice Chiaroscuro and Tenebrism - 3.1.2.3 | Unit 1: The Expressive Self – Identity, Emotion, and Personal Narrative | IB MYP Grade 9 Visual Arts
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3.1.2.3 - Chiaroscuro and Tenebrism

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the term chiaroscuro refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about Italian terms for light and dark.

Question 2

Easy

Name an artist known for using tenebrism.

💡 Hint: Consider artists from the Baroque period.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the term chiaroscuro literally mean?

  • Light-dark
  • Bright-shadows
  • Shade-light

💡 Hint: Remember that it combines two terms related to brightness.

Question 2

True or False: Tenebrism is known for soft transitions between light and dark.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think of the emotional intensity involved.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a short narrative describing an imaginary painting that employs chiaroscuro. What emotions does your painting evoke?

💡 Hint: Think about how the light interacts with different elements in your scene.

Question 2

How might a modern filmmaker use tenebrism in a scene to evoke tension? Describe this scene.

💡 Hint: Consider how shadows can apply to character dynamics.

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