Wednesday, April 21, 2010

“Chiaroscuro” by Park Sung Chul

Originating in the Renaissance, Chiaroscuro represents strong contrasts between light (chiaro) and dark (scuro), often affecting the entire composition of a drawing or piece of art.

The term has been further applied to woodcutting, drawing, cinema, photography, and even music—particularly, opera.

One of my favorite artists, who developed a dramatic form of Chiaroscuro, is Caravaggio (1573-1610).

Just as Chiaroscuro is not contained to the Renaissance, nor is it confined to the world of art.

For the 2010 autumn/winter season, Korean designer Park Sung Chul has conceived a collection entitled “Chiaroscuro.”

Drawing inspiration from the masters of Chiaroscuro, the collection is designed to express a new style that is based on “flash-feeling and inspiration” rather than fixed a idea.



Photo & slideshow 2010 autumn/winter collection Copyright Park Sung Chul.