This section will explain the colour theory and colour symbolism and analysis what red stands for in different fields in a premise of the Western world. It will also define the fairy tale and nonsense literature. In this section, what previous researchers had explored about the characters and the red garments they worn will be illustrated as well. The objects’ meaning is another main focus. Therefore, the explanation of how material culture and narrative analysis helps when studying the representation of objects. Lastly, we will investigate the similar exhibitions to show how others have worked within this area. 2.1 Colour symbolism
‧ Red in psychology
There are two tests that could explain what red mean in psychology. One is the Lüscher
The color red symbolics all of the colors and how each can have numerous emotions coming
Predominantly black and white in color, the artist utilizes the technique of contrast in painting to describe a narrative easily whereas color which carry their own meanings and emotions are strategically left out. Forms and figures are a fusion of organic and mechanical lines. Interestingly the art work is classified as a drawing which brings questions on the acrylic paint medium used to create it. This strategy includes the use of quick gestures on the surface to illustrate as much information
In ‘The Marble Statue’ the author, Joseph Van Eichendorff demonstrates the use of song, and the symbolism of color and flowers to characterize beauty and emotion, mainly within the statue of Venus, but also throughout other characters in the novel. Throughout the story, these characteristics are what draw the main character, Florio, deeper into his infatuation with the Venus statue. However, the deeper meaning of the statue throughout the story leads to the conclusion that one’s dream fantasy is not always what one thinks it is.
Today’s society has many different associations for the color red. Red is most often paired with intensity, anger, and aggression. Red is often times a standout color, not modest at all. Policemen are told that when radaring, they should look for red cars first because
One of the visual motifs is the extreme differences in the color of the worlds. In the real world the director uses blues and green and other dark hues. The dark colors help to represent the dark realities that are taking place out side in the real world. The fantasy world is full of warmer colors such as red and gold.
The presentations of glass objects as well as pieces of furniture are the next stop in the exhibition. We view a couple of lamps which have exquisite detail. The Lamp Bearing Youth (see Fig. 3) which was utilized as a home decoration seems to be more of an artifact. A young and fit man, presumably Apollo, stands in the now prominent cross balance posture. We then see objects such as the two Table Supporters and the Four Flasks. The two table supporters are very intricate objects, for they portray an almost devilish animal with a lion’s leg. On the other hand, the four flasks express the beauty of glass blowing with the exquisite colors and movements of lines. At the end of this room we are taken to The Moregine Triclinium which is a beautiful room with an empowering color of red. The room has what seems to be the second
Robert Corman’s Masque of the Red Death (1964) is a quality example that epitomizes the many connections between fairy tales in the gothic genre. Throughout the movie, candlesticks and candelabras appear in nearly every scene. Known to symbolize truth seeking and enlightenment (“Dreamicus”), they are a very powerful symbol in the darkener of the gothic. They are doomed silently to burn away as the inevitable struggle of self-sacrifice and the joys and pains of love submerges an individual (“Dreamicus”)—much like how Prince Prospero sacrifices himself in his devotion to Satan and endures the pain of allowing his new love, Francesca, to leave
Throughout the history, the terms idealism and realism have evolved, starting from the Greek’s sculptures and influencing different regions. Idealism in art means conveying the ideal and artistic side of the subject, and it tends to depict “what should be” more than “what it really is”. On the other hand, realism tends to care more about the true representation of the subject without idealizing it and giving it extra features that makes it close to the viewers. In this paper, the theme of realism and idealism will be addressed using the Vesperbild sculpture from the Middle Rhine Region in Germany as an example, discussing the “Pieta”, its cultural context, and comparing it to another pieta from the same region.
When we look at this piece, we tend to see the differences in ways a subject can be organized and displayed. This assemblage by Betye Saar shows us how using different pieces of medium can bring about the wholeness of the point of view in which the artist is trying to portray. So in part, this piece speaks about stereotyping and how it is seen through the eyes of an artist.
Red Forman is a character from the sitcom That 70s Show. He is a resident of Point Place, Wisconsin. He was born December 7, 1927 and is a retired WWII and Korean veteran. He is a father to three children (Eric, Laurie, and Steven Hyde), and a husband to Kitty Forman. Even though he seems to always be at odds with his son, Eric and his friends, deep inside, Red is a caring father.
The examining use of color within Princess Mononoke establishes the social roles of the characters within their respective societies. The costumes worn by the characters, is the most integral aspect of the story as the clothing is representative of the intentions of the characters, which is mostly seen in Lady Eboshi’s attire. Firstly, Lady Eboshi is represented wearing
Poe’s use of symbolism is very evident throughout the story of “The Masque of the Red Death”. Much has been made about the meaning of the rooms that fill Prince Prospero’s lavish getaway. One such critique, Brett Zimmerman writes, “It is difficult to believe that a symbolist such as Poe would refuse to assign significance to the hues in a tale otherwise loaded with symbolic and allegorical suggestiveness” (Zimmerman 60). Many agree that the seven rooms represent the seven stages of human existence. The first, blue, signifying the beginnings of life. Keeping in mind Poe’s Neo-Platonism and Transcendentalism stance, the significance of blue is taken a step further. Not only does blue symbolize the beginning of life, but the idea of immortality is apparent when considering these ideas. “Perhaps ‘The Masque of the Red Death’ then, is not quite the bleak existential vision we have long thought it to be”, expounds Zimmerman (Zimmerman 70). Poe’s use of each color is significant to the seven stages
Using the recurring motifs of red lanterns and caged birds, Raise the Red Lantern conveys themes of authority and custom, leading to further ideas of imprisonment, isolation and power. Authority and custom are integral themes, exemplified through the utilisation of red lanterns and their association with the Master and historical traditions upheld by the Chen family. Red is a significant feature continuously integrated into the setting, a visual representation of the importance of culture within the text. Subsequently, we see custom used as a tool to project the authority of the Master’s omnipotence over the household, as well as a catalyst for the constant shift in power between each concubine – their incessant want for control leading to
It makes us think how the color red is linked to fear and danger. So
The main aim of this paper is to analyse the theme of Tadpoles and For Heidi with Blue Hair through the images that are employed by Fleur Adcock. The main aim of the researcher is to analyse the different types of images used by the poet and how it helps the reader to understand the theme of the poems. There are seven distinct types of imagery which are catergorised as visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinesthetic and organic. Visual images appeal to the sense of sight. Auditory images appeal to specific sound whereas olfactory image is used to describe particular scent. Gustatory image pertains to the sense of taste whereas tactile is used to describe the sense of touch. Kinesthetic images deal with movement or action. Organic deals with creating a specific feeling or emotion within the reader. Adcock’s poems Tadpoles and For Heidi with Blue Hair are taken for analysis to analyse theme through images. In these poems Fleur Adcock has used different images in order to achieve the poetic effect.