#monochronic

[thethiefandtheairbender]

this video about polychronic cultures got me thinking if i wonder if north america (specifically usa but also canada)'s emphasis on monochronic time was born partially out of time sensitive and labour intensive crop harvesting that was only plausibly executed through outright slavery

[colderthanthemoon]

18/5/23

[onyxtides]

A beautiful Oversized Monochrome Cardigan is a perfect combination of Black Grey White for Unisex Clothing. The style is reminiscent of what Wednesday would wear due to the absence of bright colors make this piece perfect for Goth & Alt Wear. A beautiful sweater to wear every day and is 100% handmade by me and even has ribbed cuffs!

This is made with acrylic yarn, wash and dry on gentle and low heat to keep this pristine as long as possible. Sweater took about 10-12 hours to complete, crocheting, so the price reflects my time and materials.

Ships in a box due to weighing over 2 pounds for item protection.

Oversized Monochrome Cardigan Black Grey White Unisex - Etsy

This Gender-Neutral Adult Hoodies & Sweatshirts item is sold by FreyjasFineries. Ships from Portland, OR. Listed on Mar 26, 2023

[jordaneprestrot]

Jordane Prestrot

Paris (2015)

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[heterotopian]

I've had years to reflect, to consider how different he is from the rest of his kind. Somehow he found a way to overcome his nature and live on his own terms. — Charles Xavier (Earth-616)

[lapergolaartefirenze-blog]

Monochronic di Andrea Ciotti mostra personale #monochronic #andreaciotti #black #white #blackandwhite #mostrapersonale #figurative #realismo #paint #instaart #artgallery #gallery #contemporaryart #ig#pintura (presso Sansepolcro) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw-RGwwBCrI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ktt5zafiupvt

[architecturalresources]

Polychronic Spaces?

As I was searching info for a colleague about Polyvalence, I came across things concepts which I've never read before.

This is what I found on wikipedia:

In The Silent Language (1959), Edward T. Hall coined the term polychronic to describe the ability to attend to multiple events simultaneously, as opposed to "monochronic" individuals and cultures who tend to handle events sequentially.

Chronemics is the study of the use of time in nonverbal communication. The way that one perceives and values time, structures time and reacts to time frames communication.

The United States is considered a monochronic society. This perception of time is learned and rooted in the Industrial Revolution, where "factory life required the labor force to be on hand and in place at an appointed hour" (Guerrero, DeVito & Hecht, 1999, p. 238). For Americans, time is a precious resource not to be wasted or taken lightly.

A polychronic time system is a system where several things can be done at once, and a more fluid approach is taken to scheduling time. Unlike the United States, Canada, most of northern and western Europe, and most of East Asia, Latin American, African, South Asian, and Arab cultures use the polychronic system of time. These cultures are much less focused on the preciseness of accounting for each and every moment. As Raymond Cohen notes, polychronic cultures are deeply steeped in tradition and relationships rather than in tasks—a clear difference from their monochronic counterparts.

SOURCES: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_T._Hall

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronemics#Monochronic_Time

[designed-forlife]

Monochromatic Family Home

A colourful home is a decision and a commitment that we might not all want to make. We don’t all want to live with intense colours! Actually monochrome is highly fashionable at the moment and a very achievable route to creating a very stylish home.

Blogger, Deborah Gordon of Ollie & Seb’s Haus, has committed totally to monochrome. Black is the only accent colour in her all white home, that she shares with her husband and two little boys, in Glasgow, apart from the odd plant or toy!

Photography: Douglas Gibb