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polychromy|ˈpɒlɪˌkrəʊmɪ|
[ad. F. polychromie, f. as polychrome: see -y.]
The art of painting or decorating in several colours, esp. as anciently used in pottery, architecture, etc.
1859Gullick & Timbs Paint. 38 In polychromy several colours are, of course, employed. 1861Wright Ess. Archæol. I. ix. 193 Polychromy is observable in all the architectural subjects throughout the [Anglo-Saxon] manuscript. 1879O. N. Rood Chromatics 311 In the best polychromy great use is made of outlines or contours. 1883Athenæum 30 June 834/3 An Egyptian bas-relief in red granite, with traces of polychromy. |