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chiaroscuro

 (n): a monochrome picture made by using several different shades of the same color
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over 2 years ago chained_bear said:

I cannot help confusing this word with churrascuria--a type of South American restaurant specializing in churrasco (like a barbecue kind of place).

over 2 years ago AbraxasZugzwang said:

"In all senses also called claire-obscure."

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