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T O P I C R E V I E WjuniperbThis is a discription of color and it`s properties. Which ones resonates to you The whole atricle is here http://www.skyscript.co.uk/colour.html Black is formal, conventional, and dignified. In ancient Egypt, it symbolised night, death, and magic; it was the opposite of green, the colour of life. White is precise, critical, and sincere. In Egypt, it symbolised purity, femininity, and the Moon, contrasting with the masculine red. Red is active, daring, passionate, and optimistic. It enhances alertness and encourages activity. Goethe held red to be the most intense colour, the furthest from both black and white, and it is noteworthy that those languages which only have words for three basic colours always select black, white, and red. In Egypt, red symbolised masculinity, life, and warmth, but also danger. It was the opposite of the feminine white: this can be seen in Egyptian art, where the women are white and the men brown (which was considered a shade of red). Pink is milder and more affectionate than red, feminine rather than masculine; it is good for comfort and healing. Orange is more ambitious and self-sufficient than red, and lacks its warmth; it has the intelligence of yellow without its loftiness. It is used therapeutically to bring joy and heal grief. Yellow is intellectual and communicative. It is used to produce detachment and reduce depression. Goethe observed that yellow was the most positive of colours, the opposite of blue, and the closest to pure light. In Egypt, it symbolised the Sun. Green is healing, sympathetic, steadfast, and restrained. In the environment, it reduces stress and movement. Goethe observed that green is soothing because it balances the positive yellow and the negative blue. In Egypt, green symbolised life, growth, and rebirth; it was opposed to black, the colour of death. Cyan (or turquoise) combines the effects of green and blue. It is charming but self-absorbed; it enhances self-confidence, calms and refreshes. Blue is idealistic, rational, honest, and tranquil. Goethe observed blue to be the most negative colour, the closest colour to black. Many languages do not distinguish between blue and green: in Egypt, light blue was considered green and dark blue, black. Light blue is more spiritual, dark blue more sociable. Purple (or violet) is grand, idealistic, and sensitive, but may lack self-criticism and maturity. Goethe considered this to be a disturbing colour, balanced uncertainly between the positive red and the negative blue. In most languages, violet is called blue: "roses are red, violets are blue". Lavender is lighter and more feminine, conveying dignity and encouraging reflection. Magenta (or crimson) is less aggressive and more spiritual than red, more practical than purple. It is optimistic, volatile, and affectionate, producing feelings of contentment and self-respect. Brown is the warm neutral colour; many languages identify it with red. It is practical, earthy, obstinate, and conscientious. Grey is the cold neutral colour; many languages identify it with blue or green. It is calming, but may convey uncertainty and lack of commitment; silver is nobler and more spiritual. juniperb ------------------If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans. ~James Herriotgloomy sagGreen and red are my colors. Love to wear them but not both at the same time Blue makes me blue AphroditeOrange, pink and yellow La-Tee-DaBLACK....RED....PURPLE------------------Hugs,LTD ~~The struggle keeps us young~~Daring to make mistakes and knowing there are none.~~DGMIkaRed is my ultimate favorite color. It is so beautiful. My parents are going to paint my room and you can only guess what color i chose!PS..yeah, its red.AND there is going to be Leopard print sheets and bedding stuff everywhere! HOW am i ever gonna get to sleep every night with all that intensity eh?Harpyrit's always so hard for me to pick my favorite colors. I love them all really. But.. if forced into a corner I will say..Green..Lavender and Black.I found this interesting.. quote:it is noteworthy that those languages which only have words for three basic colours always select black, white, and redIn pagan circles these are the colors of Goddess.Her triple aspect-Maid~white~waxing moonMother~red~full moonCrone~black~waning/new moonCancerianMoonmy favourite colour is yellow..always has been..and after reading the definition..now i understand why.. hey...what do u reckon about the spelling of colour...here in oz..we spell it colour...in the us is spelt color..hmmm------------------"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." -Harvey FiersteinMOONATRED (my all time fave color ) + BLACK + WHITEi love em! purplezenpurple all the way! pidauaHmmm, well most of my clothes are black -with some colors splashed into the mix. I would have to say: Maroon or deep blood red (too bright makes me uneasy) Dark Blue and dark purple. Moon666ChildRed is my favourite colour!------------------Welcome Home to GhostVillageDayDreamerPurple and Blue DayDreamerWhy did this Bride wear Green? Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride by Jan Van Eyck , 1434 The bride in this Renaissance masterpiece wears green as a symbol of her fertility. She is slouching in imitation of pregnancy, thus indicating her willingness to bear children.***********************The evolution of the symbolism of green in Western culture:In Celtic myths the Green man was the God of fertility. Later in the millennium, Early Christians banned green because it had been used in pagan ceremonies. Nevertheless, as evidenced by this 15th Century wedding portrait, the color green was the best choice for the bride's gown because of its earliest symbolism. Of note is the continued symbolism attached to the color in the latter part of this century. Anyone who chooses a green m & m (an American candy which contains an assortment of different colored chocolate sweets) is sending a somewhat similar message. Green has been reinterpreted by late 20th century American culture to signify a state of heightened sexuality in this specific situation. Other bride colors:White would be an inappropriate color for a wedding in China. It is the color of mourning. If a bride chooses a white wedding gown, her parents would probably not allow her to get married. In India, even in Christian weddings, while most brides wear white, it is usually relieved by at least a touch of some other color. If a married woman wears unrelieved white in India, she is inviting widowhood and unhappinessOther cultural references for green:Green was a sacred color to the Egyptians representing the hope and joy of Spring.Green is a sacred color to Moslems.Japanese Emperor Hirohito's birthday is celebrated as "Green Day" because he loved to garden.Green trivia: It is said that green is the most restful color for the human eye.Green has great healing power. It can soothe pain.People who work in green environments have fewer stomach aches.Green is beneficial around teething infants.Suicides dropped 34% when London's Blackfriar Bridge was painted green. Universal symbolism:Nature, freshnessContemporary symbolism:Ecologically beneficial http://www.colormatters.com/culturematters.html taurean_scorpionmy favorite colors are green and red...sweetlibraMost of my dresses are maroon and dark bluelight yellow is most suitable color for methe only color I dont like is magenta!sweetlibraIka, for bed room use pleasant colors.red will be too intense to get a good sleep fayte.mFor clothing: Black is formal, conventional, and dignified. In ancient Egypt, it symbolised night, death, and magic; it was the opposite of green, the colour of life. White is precise, critical, and sincere. In Egypt, it symbolised purity, femininity, and the Moon, contrasting with the masculine red. Magenta (or crimson) is less aggressive and more spiritual than red, more practical than purple. It is optimistic, volatile, and affectionate, producing feelings of contentment and self-respect. For surroundings Green is healing, sympathetic, steadfast, and restrained. In the environment, it reduces stress and movement. Goethe observed that green is soothing because it balances the positive yellow and the negative blue. In Egypt, green symbolised life, growth, and rebirth; it was opposed to black, the colour of death. Red is active, daring, passionate, and optimistic. It enhances alertness and encourages activity. Goethe held red to be the most intense colour, the furthest from both black and white, and it is noteworthy that those languages which only have words for three basic colours always select black, white, and red. In Egypt, red symbolised masculinity, life, and warmth, but also danger. It was the opposite of the feminine white: this can be seen in Egyptian art, where the women are white and the men brown (which was considered a shade of red). Pink is milder and more affectionate than red, feminine rather than masculine; it is good for comfort and healing. Blue is idealistic, rational, honest, and tranquil. Goethe observed blue to be the most negative colour, the closest colour to black. Many languages do not distinguish between blue and green: in Egypt, light blue was considered green and dark blue, black. Light blue is more spiritual, dark blue more sociable. Brown is the warm neutral colour; many languages identify it with red. It is practical, earthy, obstinate, and conscientious. ------------------~I intend to continue learning forever~"Fayte"~I am still learning~ Michangelo The Door to Gnosis is never permanently locked...one only needs the correct keys and passwords.The pious man with closed eyes can often hold more ego than a proud man with open eyes. Out of the mouth of babes commeth wisdom that can rival that of sages. In the rough, or cut and polished..a diamond is still a precious gem. -NEXUS-WednesdayBlue and White.Also pastels.
Black is formal, conventional, and dignified. In ancient Egypt, it symbolised night, death, and magic; it was the opposite of green, the colour of life.
White is precise, critical, and sincere. In Egypt, it symbolised purity, femininity, and the Moon, contrasting with the masculine red. Red is active, daring, passionate, and optimistic. It enhances alertness and encourages activity. Goethe held red to be the most intense colour, the furthest from both black and white, and it is noteworthy that those languages which only have words for three basic colours always select black, white, and red. In Egypt, red symbolised masculinity, life, and warmth, but also danger. It was the opposite of the feminine white: this can be seen in Egyptian art, where the women are white and the men brown (which was considered a shade of red). Pink is milder and more affectionate than red, feminine rather than masculine; it is good for comfort and healing. Orange is more ambitious and self-sufficient than red, and lacks its warmth; it has the intelligence of yellow without its loftiness. It is used therapeutically to bring joy and heal grief. Yellow is intellectual and communicative. It is used to produce detachment and reduce depression. Goethe observed that yellow was the most positive of colours, the opposite of blue, and the closest to pure light. In Egypt, it symbolised the Sun. Green is healing, sympathetic, steadfast, and restrained. In the environment, it reduces stress and movement. Goethe observed that green is soothing because it balances the positive yellow and the negative blue. In Egypt, green symbolised life, growth, and rebirth; it was opposed to black, the colour of death. Cyan (or turquoise) combines the effects of green and blue. It is charming but self-absorbed; it enhances self-confidence, calms and refreshes. Blue is idealistic, rational, honest, and tranquil. Goethe observed blue to be the most negative colour, the closest colour to black. Many languages do not distinguish between blue and green: in Egypt, light blue was considered green and dark blue, black. Light blue is more spiritual, dark blue more sociable. Purple (or violet) is grand, idealistic, and sensitive, but may lack self-criticism and maturity. Goethe considered this to be a disturbing colour, balanced uncertainly between the positive red and the negative blue. In most languages, violet is called blue: "roses are red, violets are blue". Lavender is lighter and more feminine, conveying dignity and encouraging reflection. Magenta (or crimson) is less aggressive and more spiritual than red, more practical than purple. It is optimistic, volatile, and affectionate, producing feelings of contentment and self-respect. Brown is the warm neutral colour; many languages identify it with red. It is practical, earthy, obstinate, and conscientious. Grey is the cold neutral colour; many languages identify it with blue or green. It is calming, but may convey uncertainty and lack of commitment; silver is nobler and more spiritual.
juniperb
------------------If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans. ~James Herriot
------------------Hugs,LTD ~~The struggle keeps us young~~Daring to make mistakes and knowing there are none.~~DGM
I found this interesting..
quote:it is noteworthy that those languages which only have words for three basic colours always select black, white, and red
Maid~white~waxing moonMother~red~full moonCrone~black~waning/new moon
------------------"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." -Harvey Fierstein
i love em!
I would have to say: Maroon or deep blood red (too bright makes me uneasy) Dark Blue and dark purple.
------------------Welcome Home to GhostVillage
Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride
by Jan Van Eyck , 1434
The bride in this Renaissance masterpiece wears green as a symbol of her fertility. She is slouching in imitation of pregnancy, thus indicating her willingness to bear children.***********************
The evolution of the symbolism of green in Western culture:
In Celtic myths the Green man was the God of fertility.
Later in the millennium, Early Christians banned green because it had been used in pagan ceremonies.
Nevertheless, as evidenced by this 15th Century wedding portrait, the color green was the best choice for the bride's gown because of its earliest symbolism.
Of note is the continued symbolism attached to the color in the latter part of this century. Anyone who chooses a green m & m (an American candy which contains an assortment of different colored chocolate sweets) is sending a somewhat similar message. Green has been reinterpreted by late 20th century American culture to signify a state of heightened sexuality in this specific situation.
Other bride colors:
White would be an inappropriate color for a wedding in China. It is the color of mourning. If a bride chooses a white wedding gown, her parents would probably not allow her to get married.
In India, even in Christian weddings, while most brides wear white, it is usually relieved by at least a touch of some other color. If a married woman wears unrelieved white in India, she is inviting widowhood and unhappiness
Other cultural references for green:
Green was a sacred color to the Egyptians representing the hope and joy of Spring.Green is a sacred color to Moslems.Japanese Emperor Hirohito's birthday is celebrated as "Green Day" because he loved to garden.
Green trivia:
It is said that green is the most restful color for the human eye.Green has great healing power. It can soothe pain.People who work in green environments have fewer stomach aches.Green is beneficial around teething infants.Suicides dropped 34% when London's Blackfriar Bridge was painted green.
Universal symbolism:Nature, freshness
Contemporary symbolism:Ecologically beneficial http://www.colormatters.com/culturematters.html
White is precise, critical, and sincere. In Egypt, it symbolised purity, femininity, and the Moon, contrasting with the masculine red.
Magenta (or crimson) is less aggressive and more spiritual than red, more practical than purple. It is optimistic, volatile, and affectionate, producing feelings of contentment and self-respect.
For surroundings
Green is healing, sympathetic, steadfast, and restrained. In the environment, it reduces stress and movement. Goethe observed that green is soothing because it balances the positive yellow and the negative blue. In Egypt, green symbolised life, growth, and rebirth; it was opposed to black, the colour of death.
Red is active, daring, passionate, and optimistic. It enhances alertness and encourages activity. Goethe held red to be the most intense colour, the furthest from both black and white, and it is noteworthy that those languages which only have words for three basic colours always select black, white, and red. In Egypt, red symbolised masculinity, life, and warmth, but also danger. It was the opposite of the feminine white: this can be seen in Egyptian art, where the women are white and the men brown (which was considered a shade of red). Pink is milder and more affectionate than red, feminine rather than masculine; it is good for comfort and healing.
Blue is idealistic, rational, honest, and tranquil. Goethe observed blue to be the most negative colour, the closest colour to black. Many languages do not distinguish between blue and green: in Egypt, light blue was considered green and dark blue, black. Light blue is more spiritual, dark blue more sociable.
Brown is the warm neutral colour; many languages identify it with red. It is practical, earthy, obstinate, and conscientious.
------------------~I intend to continue learning forever~"Fayte"~I am still learning~ Michangelo The Door to Gnosis is never permanently locked...one only needs the correct keys and passwords.The pious man with closed eyes can often hold more ego than a proud man with open eyes. Out of the mouth of babes commeth wisdom that can rival that of sages. In the rough, or cut and polished..a diamond is still a precious gem. -NEXUS-
Also pastels.
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