Word of the Day: Polychromy

Can you pronounce polychromy?

Friday, May 17, 2024

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. The art of painting in several colors, especially as applied to ancient pottery, sculpture, and architecture. "The artist's use of vivid polychromy is what makes his sculptures so unique." "The ruins retain no traces of their original polychromy." "Evidence of polychromy can be found in shards of pottery and on some preserved walls." Today's Word Brought to You By Experience the Future of Health Care With Wild Health Prioritize your greatest asset — your health. Wild Health's precision medicine goes beyond traditional health care, offering a proactive approach to prevent disease and optimize your well-being. Take control and design your healthiest life. Get 20% off with code WH20. Get 20% Off Greek, mid-19th century The word "polychromy" comes from the Greek "polukhrōmos," which pairs "polu" ("many") and "khroma" ("color"). While many Greco-Roman buildings and sculptures are famously depicted in flawless white marble, the ancient world was much more colorful than these images portray. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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