— coloristic , adj. — coloristically , adv.
/kul"euhr ist/ , n.
1. a person who uses color skillfully.
2. a painter who emphasizes color relationships in a work of art.
3. a person who colors photographs.
4. a hairdresser who is skilled in coloring or tinting hair.
5. a musical performer or composer who is skilled in bringing musical color.
[ 1680-90; COLOR + -IST; cf. F coloriste ]