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polychrome


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Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

polychrome

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Use with reference to sculpture, architectural decoration, ceramics, and various ancient artifacts that have been decorated with more than one color. For the process of so decorating, use "polychromy."

Variations

polychromed (color-related concept)

polychromatic

polychromed

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