Color Symbolism

Barber poles are a classic piece of Americana. When you see a barber pole you're not just recognizing the services offered by an establishment. The pole also sparks a whole stream of comforting memories and emotions. A trip to the barber is often heavily tied to the larger moments of people's … [Read more...]

When buying a new car, we're handed a license to be creative with our color choices. A car can definitely be seen as an extension of your personality. In fact, many of us give the world a little glimpse into who we are without even realizing it when we choose the color we want in a car. Are you … [Read more...]

It's a rare adult who doesn't look back fondly on the daily ride to school. That yellow bus marked a last chance to just hang out with friends before a full day of study set in. But there's one thing we usually take for granted about the school bus riding experience. It's an element so ingrained in … [Read more...]

Color is usually tied in with subjective experiences. Present two people with the same colorful image and they'll typically report two very different interpretations. However, Americans have one part of their life where color is tightly bound to objective associations. Every election comes with a … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving is quite literally a cornucopia of colors. The rich, rusty colors of fall bring to mind feelings of change, renewal and preparation. Curiously, it is as though fall colors come up from the soil to reach our plates when we sit down to dine and give thanks on the last Thursday of … [Read more...]

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is an exciting time in New Orleans, Louisiana, that occurs every year. It’s a carnival packed with beautiful colors, lights, people, food, and more that would leave an impression on anyone for a lifetime. It’s no wonder that millions visit to participate in the … [Read more...]

Korean color symbolism has been influenced by several factors, such as the systems of religion and thought, Yin and Yang, Buddhism, Confucianism, as well as the Five Elements. However, this traditional symbolism has undergone many changes over the past few decades thanks to western influences and … [Read more...]

Color symbolism in Thailand is influenced by several factors: politics, Hinduism and Buddhism, monarchy, and astrology. All these factors have played a major role in shaping the meanings colors hold for the Thai people. Let us study Thai color symbolism in detail and find out what the different … [Read more...]

Mexican art and architecture are deeply embedded with symbolism. When we talk about Mexican color symbolism, we have to consider the Aztec and Mayan cultures first. After all, these two civilizations helped develop and influence the elements of modern Mexican art, design, and fashion. In … [Read more...]

The Egyptians considered color as a sign of an object’s true nature. The Egyptian words for ‘character’ and ‘color’ are the same. This indicates that the underlying essence of a figure can be expressed through color. Early Egyptian written texts and artwork show the use of only four main colors. … [Read more...]