Monochrome
adjective
Having just one color or shades of a single color.
He painted the landscape in monochrome.
Often appears as...
- monochrome painting
- monochrome portrait
noun
A picture or design in a single color or varying tones of a single color.
He has a collection of monochromes in his art gallery.
Often appears as...
- monochrome print
- monochrome painting
noun
A film or television display using only one color or shades of one color.
Old movies were often shot in monochrome.
Often appears as...
- monochrome film
- monochrome television
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Having just one color or shades of a single color.
He painted the landscape in monochrome.
Often appears as...
- monochrome painting
- monochrome portrait
noun
A picture or design in a single color or varying tones of a single color.
He has a collection of monochromes in his art gallery.
Often appears as...
- monochrome print
- monochrome painting
noun
A film or television display using only one color or shades of one color.
Old movies were often shot in monochrome.
Often appears as...
- monochrome film
- monochrome television
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Choice
Monochrome can indicate an artistic style focusing on form and texture over color.
The monochrome design highlighted the shape's complexity.
Pro Tip 2/3Mood Expression
Monochrome is often used to express somber, nostalgic, or timeless moods in art.
Her monochrome outfit gave a solemn feel to the occasion.
Pro Tip 3/3Simplicity
Using monochrome can imply simplicity or minimalism in design and fashion.
The room's monochrome theme provided a sense of calm.
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Choice
Monochrome can indicate an artistic style focusing on form and texture over color.
The monochrome design highlighted the shape's complexity.
Pro Tip 2/3Mood Expression
Monochrome is often used to express somber, nostalgic, or timeless moods in art.
Her monochrome outfit gave a solemn feel to the occasion.
Pro Tip 3/3Simplicity
Using monochrome can imply simplicity or minimalism in design and fashion.
The room's monochrome theme provided a sense of calm.
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Choice
Monochrome can indicate an artistic style focusing on form and texture over color.
The monochrome design highlighted the shape's complexity.
Pro Tip 2/3Mood Expression
Monochrome is often used to express somber, nostalgic, or timeless moods in art.
Her monochrome outfit gave a solemn feel to the occasion.
Pro Tip 3/3Simplicity
Using monochrome can imply simplicity or minimalism in design and fashion.
The room's monochrome theme provided a sense of calm.
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Video examples
John Maeda: How art,...
And then I spent a lot of time in the space of interactive graphics and things like this, and I stopped doing it because my students at MIT got so much better than myself, so I had to hang up my mouse. But in '96, I made my last piece. It was in black and white, monochrome, fully monochrome, all in integer mathematics.
Video examples
Grave Secrets of...
I had a security guard draw his weapon and say please sir can you remove the gun from your hand luggage yes don't argue with that but it's the laser technology we're using now is actually very helpful recording in this scale big scale features this is but digital mapping not just monochrome but
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Eagles in the Snow PIPE...
this this desolate monochrome landscape has provided a stark backdrop to the wildlife treasures of the north
Video examples
John Maeda: How art,...
And then I spent a lot of time in the space of interactive graphics and things like this, and I stopped doing it because my students at MIT got so much better than myself, so I had to hang up my mouse. But in '96, I made my last piece. It was in black and white, monochrome, fully monochrome, all in integer mathematics.
Video examples
Grave Secrets of...
I had a security guard draw his weapon and say please sir can you remove the gun from your hand luggage yes don't argue with that but it's the laser technology we're using now is actually very helpful recording in this scale big scale features this is but digital mapping not just monochrome but
Video examples
Eagles in the Snow PIPE...
this this desolate monochrome landscape has provided a stark backdrop to the wildlife treasures of the north
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
David Olusoga
British Historian
The refusal to accept that the black presence in Britain has a long and deep history is not just a symptom of racism, it is a form of racism. It is part of a rearguard and increasingly unsustainable defence of a fantasy monochrome version of British history.
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Ellie Goulding
English Musician
I've changed the way I look a bit but not intentionally. I've cut my hair. I've got a bit of pink in it and lately I've become a bit monochrome, wearing a lot of black and white.
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Mark Fisher
British Writer
Noir' has been talked about a great deal in the discussion of 'The Black Dahlia,' but De Palma's palllete couldn't be less monochrome; it's the very definition of garish.
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Christopher Hitchens
American Author
One of the many problems with the American left has been its image as something rather too solemn, mirthless, herbivorous, dull, monochrome, righteous, and boring.
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Tamzin Merchant
English Actress
My favourite colour is red, but I also like jewel tones and monochrome, while my preferred shapes include A-line skirts and skinny trousers.
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Nandita Mahtani
Indian Designer
I love monochrome looks and I think an entire skin color one really brings out one's features and is immensely sexy.
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Angela Carter
English Novelist
Nostalgia, the vice of the aged. We watch so many old movies our memories come in monochrome.
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Vanessa Kirby
English Actress
Just simple things - I like black and white, monochrome; I like suits.
Quote examples
David Olusoga
British Historian
The refusal to accept that the black presence in Britain has a long and deep history is not just a symptom of racism, it is a form of racism. It is part of a rearguard and increasingly unsustainable defence of a fantasy monochrome version of British history.
Quote examples
Ellie Goulding
English Musician
I've changed the way I look a bit but not intentionally. I've cut my hair. I've got a bit of pink in it and lately I've become a bit monochrome, wearing a lot of black and white.
Quote examples
Mark Fisher
British Writer
Noir' has been talked about a great deal in the discussion of 'The Black Dahlia,' but De Palma's palllete couldn't be less monochrome; it's the very definition of garish.
Quote examples
Christopher Hitchens
American Author
One of the many problems with the American left has been its image as something rather too solemn, mirthless, herbivorous, dull, monochrome, righteous, and boring.
Quote examples
Tamzin Merchant
English Actress
My favourite colour is red, but I also like jewel tones and monochrome, while my preferred shapes include A-line skirts and skinny trousers.
Quote examples
Nandita Mahtani
Indian Designer
I love monochrome looks and I think an entire skin color one really brings out one's features and is immensely sexy.
Quote examples
Angela Carter
English Novelist
Nostalgia, the vice of the aged. We watch so many old movies our memories come in monochrome.
Quote examples
Vanessa Kirby
English Actress
Just simple things - I like black and white, monochrome; I like suits.
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