PHILOSOPHY OF COLOR IN FINE ART PAINTING
Keywords:
colour theory, colour harmony, complementary colours, symbolism, subjective perception, impressionism, existentialism, cultural symbolism.Abstract
This article explores the philosophical dimensions of colour in painting, its role as both an aesthetic and symbolic tool that transcends simple visual appeal, how traditional colour theory has provided artists with structural principles, such as colour harmony and contrast, to create dynamic compositions that reflect deeper truths about the experience.
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