Monochrome
/ˈmɒn.ə.kroʊm/noun
A painting or design created using only one color or shades of a single color.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, monochrome art was often used in rituals, believed to channel the energy of a singular color's essence for spiritual purposes.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μονόχρωμος (monochrōmos)
“Of one color or hue.”
14th Century
Middle French
monochrome
“A painting executed in a single color.”
17th Century
English
monochrome
“Referring to artworks or designs that feature one dominant color.”
Modern English
English
monochrome
“Describing images or objects that utilize a single color scheme.”
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