Color in Culture

Hieronymus Bosch’s “Adoration of the Magi”

In European paintings, colors have a symbolic character. The Magi in red portray royalty and purple of Mary's gown is a symbol of royalty.

Color symbolism vary dramatically between cultures. Colors evoke emotions and have positive and negative connotations. The traditional Chinese wedding shouts red while funeral are drapped in white. On the other spectrum, the Western wedding is white and funeral is in black.

With a fresh take on contemporary and a passion for colour, Maria is known for creating warm, comfortable and inspired spaces for her clients. A member of the International Association of Colour Consultants/Designers and the Colour Marketing Group, Maria also teaches Colour Theory at the Vancouver Community College. In a review of this blog, Material Girls called it 'Colour Advice from a True Expert'.

Color Concern

C0ncern #1

"Does these two colors match?"

Concern #2

"What must I do to get the same color?"

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An understanding of color will help answer the first concern. The application of color knowledge and use of color measurement techniques will help provide objective answers. Color mathematics and science are complex and it need not be so for the applicator to understand the concept.

Color science can be easily picked up and learnt. And the second concern can be addressed with objectivity.

Color science encompassing basic color perception, light interaction with surfaces, the use of color order systems, light sources, color scale, color difference and use of color instrumentation can be covered in half a day.

Get the basics, it is the first step.

Learning Labs - On Light and Color

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Precise Color Communication

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Enjoy the journey.