Color Matters welcomes you to the world of color: Symbolism, design, vision, science, marketing and more! Our Lady of Fátima Our Lady of Fátima (Portuguese: Nossa Senhora de Fátima, European Portuguese: [ˈnɔsɐ sɨˈɲoɾɐ dɨ ˈfatimɐ][1]) is the title based on purported apparitions to three shepherd children at Fátima, Portugal, on the thirteenth day of six consecutive months in 1917, beginning on May 13. The three children were Lúcia Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto. The apparition is also referred to as Our Lady of the Rosary (a term first used in 1208 for the reputed apparition in the church of Prouille), because the children said the apparition called herself the "Lady of the Rosary". A combination of these titles is also seen, i.e. The events at Fátima gained fame due to elements of secrets, prophecy and eschatology, particularly with regard to World War II and possible world wars in the future. The Blessed Jacinta and Francisco Marto in the apparitions of Pontevedra. History[edit] Initial apparitions[edit] Miracle of the Sun[edit] Various explanations have been advanced. First two secrets[edit]
IMAGE JUNIOR Color symbolism Color symbolism in art and anthropology refers to the use of color as a symbol in various cultures. There is great diversity in the use of colors and their associations between cultures[1] and even within the same culture in different time periods.[2] In fact, the same color may have very different associations within the same culture at any time. For example, red is often used for stop signs[3] or danger.[4] At the same time, red is also frequently used in association with romance, e.g. with Valentine's Day.[5] White variously signifies purity, innocence, wisdom or death. Blue has similarly diverse meanings. Symbolic representations of religious concepts or articles may include a specific color with which the concept or object is associated.[6] There is evidence to suggest that colors have been used for this purpose as early as 90,000 BC.[7] Extensive associations for each color are listed in their respective articles. See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit]
Jean-Michel Basquiat Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works | The Art Story Synopsis Jean-Michel Basquiat emerged from the "Punk" scene in New York as a gritty, street-smart graffiti artist who successfully crossed over from his "downtown" origins to the international art gallery circuit. In a few fast-paced years, Basquiat swiftly rose to become one of the most celebrated, and possibly most commercially exploited American "naif" painters of the widely celebrated Neo-Expressionism art movement. Key Ideas Basquiat's work is one of the few examples of how an early 1980s American Punk, or graffiti-based and counter-cultural practice could become a fully recognized, critically embraced and popularly celebrated artistic phenomenon, indeed not unlike the rise of American Hip Hop during the same era. Basquiat's work is an example of how American artists of the 1980s could reintroduce the human figure in their work after the wide success of Minimalism and Conceptualism, thus establishing a dialogue with the more distant tradition of 1950s Abstract Expressionism. Biography
Color Meanings | Color Symbolism | Meaning of Colors This is part two of a three-part series on color. Part one was Color Therapy & Healing. You can read part three: The Psychological Effects of Color, where we will delve into the psychology of some specific colors and how they might affect your everyday life. Here are the topics covered in this article: The Meaning of Colors You Choose Carl Jung, a renowned psychiatrist and proponent of art therapy, encouraged his patients to use color because he felt this would help them express some of the deeper parts of their psyche. The colors you choose to wear might also say something about how you are feeling that day. How Do We See Color? There are 2 main sources of light that create the colors we see: the sun and lightbulbs. Surfaces reflect and absorb light differently, which results in the colors we see through our eyes. The colored light enters the eye through the pupil, goes through the lens, then reaches the back of the eye called the retina. Here you can see a basic color wheel.
Omega-3 Oxidation in ADHD: A Problem with Supplementation? Here are 4 reasons why omega-3/fish oil/flax seed oil often fails for treating ADHD and how some simple strategies can maximize omega-3 supplementation's effectiveness for therapeutic treatment of the disorder: One of the most common recent trends in the natural treatment world of ADHD is omega-3 fatty acid supplementation. A number of studies appear to provide at least a theoretical basis for omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for ADHD as a valid natural treatment option. Fish oils, flax oils, and a variety of marine and seed oils are are showing up and rapidly disappearing off the shelves in grocery and health food stores.Along with all of the pronounced cardiovascular improvements, a number of concerned parents are reaching for these omega-3's as natural treatment options for other dysfunctions, including ADHD and depression. Lost in the shuffle, however, is the million dollar question: Does omega-3 supplementation actually work in practice? A background on fatty acid ratios and ADHD:
Looking At Art Search Jeff Koons, (Sandwiches), 2000. Oil on canvas, 9 feet 10 inches x 14 feet 2 inches (299.7 x 431.8 cm). Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York Commissioned by Deutsche Bank AG in consultation with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation for the Deutsche Guggenheim, Berlin, 2006 2006.8. © Jeff Koons In Preparation Make sure students have paper and pencil. Questions for Investigation What do you see? Artwork Essay Jeff Koons rose to prominence in the mid-1980s as part of a generation of artists who explored the meaning of art in a media-saturated era and a perceived crisis of representation. For the series This work, along with others in Easyfun-Ethereal, is part of Koons's new brand of Pop painting, recalling in particular the advertising iconography and billboard-style painting technique present in James Rosenquist's canvases.
Color: Meaning, Symbolism and Psychology Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is second only to blue as a favorite color. Green is the pervasive color in the natural world that is an ideal backdrop in interior design because we are so used to seeing it everywhere. The natural greens, from forest to lime, are seen as tranquil and refreshing, with a natural balance of cool and warm (blue and yellow) undertones. Green is considered the color of peace and ecology. However, there is an "institutional" side to green, associated with illness or Government-issued that conjure up negative emotions as do the "slimy" or bilious greens. How the color green affects us physically and mentally * Soothing * Relaxing mentally as well as physically * Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety * Offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony For more information see "All About the Color Green"
Max Ernst Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works | The Art Story "Painting is not for me either decorative amusement, or the plastic invention of felt reality; it must be every time: invention, discovery, revelation." Synopsis German-born Max Ernst was a provocateur, a shocking and innovative artist who mined his unconscious for dreamlike imagery that mocked social conventions. A soldier in World War I, Ernst emerged deeply traumatized and highly critical of western culture. Key Ideas Max Ernst attacked the conventions and traditions of art, all the while possessing a thorough knowledge of European art history. Ernst was profoundly interested in the art of the mentally ill as a means to access primal emotion and unfettered creativity. Ernst was one of the first artists to apply Sigmund Freud's dream theories investigate his deep psyche in order to explore the source of his own creativity. Interested in locating the origin of his own creativity, Ernst attempted to freely paint from his inner psyche and in an attempt to reach a pre-verbal state of being.
Learn about Color - Pratt & Lambert® Paints Explore color and discover something new about yourself. Why are you drawn to certain hues? What shades inspire you? What do you want color to say about you? Use what you know Color is the most impactful element to consider when decorating your home. This section will help you understand the art and the science of color so that you can better use it in your home to create the environment you desire. Moods of Color Once you realize the impact color plays on mood - and mood plays on color - you'll be empowered to use it in your home to create the environment you desire. Color Theory & Behavior The art and science of color can be complicated. Color Tools From color cards and inspiration cards to fan decks, color samples and our color visualizer, the color experts at Pratt & Lambert have assembled an amazing array of tools for the discriminating homeowner or professional. Color Selection
Psychology of a Murderer: The Story of Andrew Suh Andrew Suh is serving a 100 year prison sentence for murder. August 8, 2011 A promising 19-year old college student shoots and kills his sister's fiancé - at her behest. What delivered this family to that moment? Director Iris Shim explores this in her excellent documentary, HOUSE OF SUH , now released on DVD. As she told me in an interview last March, when I first saw her film at the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, "intelligent people know how to solve problems without shooting somebody." Shim first met Andrew Suh in the 6 th year of his sentence. Most tragic in this story was how emotional wounds lay deeply buried in the psyches of all the family members. The Suh family. These unexamined, unhealed wounds came out in volatile moments that forever affected their lives, and ultimately, led to tragic outcomes. Yet he pushed himself to do well in High School, becoming a leader and standing out as quite a memorable character.