In painting and drawing, artists often use the technique of ________ to describe the way shadows and light define the shape of forms.
A) refraction
B) spatial organization
C) isometric perspective
D) simultaneous contrast
E) chiaroscuro

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Chiaroscuro is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and three-dimensionality in a painting or drawing. It is often used to describe the shape of forms and to create a sense of dramatic lighting.

In Painting and Drawing, Artists Often Use the Technique of ________