What is the difference between chiaroscuro and tenebrism? Question 1 options: Tenebrism is used for dramatic lighting and chiaroscuro is shading for three dimensional effect. Tenebrism is used for shading forms and chiaroscuro is used for dramatic lighting. Chiaroscuro utilizes bright colors and tenebrism is a dark color palette. Tenebrism includes a hazy blue grey background and chiaroscuro is dramatic contrast.