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The Hidden Symbolism  of Colors in Western ART

The symbolic interpretation of Colors used in  Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance Painting

Byzantine, Gothic and Early Renaissance paintings are rich in philosophical and Christian symbolism regarding the Colors.

Blue -  symbolizes purity; The Virgin Mary; Virgin and Child; The Immaculate Conception

Purple - symbolizes Christ in Majesty, In Byzantine Style painting Important Holy figures wear purple robes, outlined in red.

Red- denotes sin; sins of mankind, original sin; temptation, Judas,  Harrowing of Hell, The Fiery Furnace, Slaughter of the Innocents, Apocalypse  

Green -  symbolizes the Resurrection, the Ascension, Baptism 

White - is a sign of innocence; Birth, Youth, Betrothal and Marriage; The Virgin Mary; Virgin and Child; The Immaculate Conception, The Holy Family

Grey/Black/Dark Brown - symbolic of the Entombment, Crosses, Crucifixes 

Yellow - symbolizes a remembrance of the spiritual world ; miracles, harmony, sustenance of the soul

 

 
   
 

 

 

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