Publisher's Synopsis
The Symbolism of Color by Ellen Conroy is a comprehensive guide to the meanings and significance of colors in art, literature, and culture. The book explores the symbolism of colors across different cultures and time periods, delving into the psychological, emotional, and spiritual associations that people have with different hues. The book begins with an overview of the history of color symbolism, tracing the roots of color symbolism back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. From there, it explores the symbolism of individual colors, including red, blue, green, yellow, purple, black, and white. Each chapter delves into the cultural and historical significance of the color, as well as its psychological and emotional associations. Throughout the book, Conroy draws on examples from art, literature, and popular culture to illustrate the ways in which color symbolism has been used throughout history. She also provides practical advice for using color symbolism in creative projects, such as painting, writing, and design.Overall, The Symbolism of Color is a fascinating exploration of the ways in which color has been used to convey meaning and emotion throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art, literature, psychology, or cultural studies.1921. Contents: Color a True Symbol; Old Language of Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, White, Black, Brown and Grey; Old Language of the Rainbow; Schools of Color; colors of the Planets; Chromation of the Sky; Yellow; Color and Form; Growth of Plants Under Colored Rays.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
