monochrome

• Bezeichnet ein Bild, Design oder eine visuelle Darstellung, die nur eine einzige Farbe oder Abstufungen einer einzigen Farbe verwendet; oft auch für Schwarz-Weiß-Darstellungen verwendet.

Describes an image, design, or visual representation that uses only one color or shades of a single color.

1. B2formalart

   Having or appearing to have only one color; typically refers to black and white or shades of a single color.

   Einfarbig

   • The photograph was taken in monochrome, emphasizing shadows.
   • An old monochrome television can only display shades of gray.
   • The artist's monochrome palette created a somber mood.

   Synonymemonochromaticself-coloredsolid

   Antonymecolorfuliridescentmulticolorpolychromevaricolored

2. Uniform or dullC1informal

   Lacking variety, interest, or contrast; dull and unchanging.

   Eintönig

   • The city's architecture is monochrome, with no bright colors anywhere.
   • His monochrome lifestyle became boring after a while.
   • The report was monochrome, devoid of any exciting data.

   Synonymeblandcolorlessdrabdrearydullfeaturelessflathumdrummonotonousunvarying

   Antonymecolorfuldiverselivelyvariedvivid

• Substantiv, das ein Bild oder Kunstwerk bezeichnet, das in verschiedenen Tönen einer einzigen Farbe ausgeführt ist, oder ein Schwarz-Weiß-Foto bzw. -Dia.

A noun referring to an image or artwork executed in varying tones of a single color, or a black-and-white photograph or slide.

1. Single‑color paintingB2formalart

   A painting executed in varying shades of a single hue.

   Monochrome Malerei

   • The gallery exhibited a beautiful monochrome in shades of blue.
   • She prefers monochromes because they emphasize form over color.
   • The artist’s monochrome captures the mood of a rainy day.

2. Black‑and‑white photographB1formal

   A photograph or slide that uses only black, white, and shades of gray.

   Schwarz-Weiß-Fotografie

   • Vintage monochromes have a timeless quality.
   • He converted the color image into a monochrome for a classic look.
   • The exhibition featured monochromes from the early 20th century.

   Synonymeblack-and-white