chromophobia

Definition

An irrational or persistent fear of colors, or, in an artistic context, a marked avoidance of or aversion to the use of color.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'chroma' (color) and 'phobos' (fear). It entered modern English as a psychological term and later as an aesthetic concept in art criticism.

In the news

In the article, the artist is described as sometimes embracing chromophobia, meaning he intentionally limits or avoids using a wide spectrum of color to emphasize conceptual or structural elements in his work.

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