Caravaggio was known for his chiaroscuro; what does this term mean?
a. extreme naturalism
b. a dramatic contrast of light and dark
c. secular subject matter
d. disguising symbolism
e. none of these are correct
b. a dramatic contrast of light and dark
a. Incorrect. Though Caravaggio was well known for his extreme naturalism, this is not what chiaroscuro means.
b. Correct. Chiaroscuro means a dramatic contrast of light and dark.
c. Incorrect. Chiaroscuro does not mean a secular subject matter.
d. Incorrect. Chiaroscuro does not mean disguising symbolism.
e. Incorrect. Chiaroscuro means a dramatic contrast of light and dark.
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