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Definition
art: a painting technique that skillfully contrasts light and shadow
- Not that Mr. Wakem had not other sons beside Philip; but toward them he held only a chiaroscuro parentage, and provided for them in a grade of life duly beneath his own.3.7 — Book 3 Chapter 7 — How a Hen Takes to Stratagem (97% in)
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