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chromaticism

chromaticism

8.4
To use strong colors in art or design to make it bright and vivid
  • noun
  • /kroʊˈmætɪsɪzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cromatismo
  • Modern designers often use chromaticism to attract attention to their work.

Then right here, great, great use of chromaticism.

Examples

  • The painting's chromaticism draws the viewer's eye immediately.

  • Her bold chromaticism brought energy and life to the mural.

  • The artist's chromaticism made the painting stand out in the gallery.

  • Many artists embrace chromaticism to enhance their work.

  • The artist's latest work was celebrated for its bold chromaticism, which brought the painting to life.

  • In her designs, she embraced chromaticism to evoke strong emotions through vibrant colors.

  • Many critics praised the chromaticism in the exhibition, highlighting how it enhanced the overall impact of the artworks.

Synonyms

coloring
vschromaticism
  • US
18 2.0

The colors that appear on something

is the deliberate use of strong or varied colors in art to create vivid effect
coloration
vschromaticism
  • US
1 5.5

The way an artist chooses and uses colors in a work

focuses on using strong or varied colors specifically to create a vivid effect
variegation
vschromaticism
1 8.6

Different colours in parts of a plant, like leaves

uses color variety intentionally for vivid visual effect rather than random patches
vividness
vschromaticism
  • Specialized
1 4.1

Strong, bright color that looks clear and not pale

uses strong or varied colors deliberately to create a vivid overall effect
colorfulness
vschromaticism
  • US
2.5

The quality of having many bright colors

uses strong or varied colors deliberately to produce a vivid visual effect
chromatics
vschromaticism
  • Specialized
8.0

The study and use of color in art and music

applies to practical use of strong varied colors for vivid visual effect
polychromy
vschromaticism
  • Specialized
9.4

Decoration of objects like statues or buildings with many colors

is about using strong or varied colors to achieve vivid visual effect
vibrant palette
vschromaticism
4.8

A set of bright, strong colors used in art and design

uses such colors actively to create a vivid overall visual effect

Antonyms

2 6.1

Showing only one color or its different shades

How Colorful

chromaticism
  • Specialized
8.4
neutral-colored
  • US
1 4.1

Surface Forms

chromaticism singular
chromaticisms plural

Morphology

chromaticism = chromatic (transparent) = chromatic + ism

The noun is a regular formation from 'chromatic' with '-ism' indicating the quality or use of strong/varied color.

Etymology

Chromaticism comes from the Greek word chroma meaning 'color'. In art and design it means using strong or varied 'colors' to create a bright, vivid effect, which is why the word describes bold color choices.