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Polychromy is the art or practice of decorating objects, such as sculptures or architectural elements, using multiple colors. The term can also refer to a surface or effect that displays these combinations of colors. An object described as "polychrome" is marked by a variety of usually vivid colors. This contrasts with monochromatic or achromatic (colorless) designs. The practice of polychroming involves applying these multiple colors.123

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