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Monochromatic means a colour scheme that is based Since there is only one color, artists manipulate
on a single colour, or hue. The other colours within the the light and dark values of that color to create
colour scheme are all light and dark variations of that contrast, depth, and form, similar to how black and
hue. Monochromatic colour theory is a reductive form white photography uses different shades of gray.
of art which allows the artist to focus on the subject Due to the limited choice of colours, artists tends
matter while testing their painting skills. Instead of to rely on texture, line, shape, and composition to
having a variety of colours at their disposal, they are convey their message and create visual interest.
reduced to a single hue and its various, tints and shades.
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