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Colour Psychology

Colour Psychology. Contents. Origin of Colours. and the meaning behind them. Colour has been investigated and used for more than 2000 years. Red: - Comes from the Old English word r ѐ ad - Is supposedly the first colour perceived by man

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Colour Psychology

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  1. Colour Psychology

  2. Contents

  3. Origin of Colours and the meaning behind them

  4. Colour has been investigated and used for more than 2000 years. Red: - Comes from the Old English word rѐad - Is supposedly the first colour perceived by man - Believed to have given powers or magic to deceased (Red, 2011) (Pigments through the ages) Blue: - Derived from the Old French word bleu - Signified truth and the creative power of God - Was symbolic of heaven (Blue, 2011) (Facts About Colour, 1981) Yellow: - From the Old English word geolu - Traditionally associated with cowardice and caution - Portrays optimism and energy (Yellow, 2011) (Meaning of the Colour Yellow, 2011)

  5. I found I could say things with colour and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way, things I had no words for. -- Georgia O’Keefe

  6. Colour: Evoking Emotions

  7. Psychology........ • Colours often have different meanings in various cultures. And even in Western societies, the meanings of various colours have changed over the years (Color Psychology, 2007). Generally we can find reliable information on many popular colours. • These include: • Black • White • Red • Blue • Green • Yellow • Purple • Brown

  8. Therapy........ was used to stimulate the body and mind and to increase circulation. was thought to stimulate the nerves and purify the body. was used to heal the lungs and to increase energy levels. was believed to soothe illnesses and treat pain. shades were thought to alleviate skin problems. (Colour Psychology as Therapy, 2011) Red Yellow Orange Blue Indigo

  9. Applying Colour to Environments

  10. The colours used to decorate rooms in a house can affect the occupants' moods (Homes, 2007). - Red - Pink - Orange - Green - Blue - Yellow - Lilac - Purple - Brown - Black

  11. Colours speak all languages -- Joseph Addison

  12. Reference List AdharshilaVatika Kids Center. (2008, November 30). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from mybigtopics: http://www.mybigtopics.com/2008/11/adharshila-vatika-kids-center-colorful-building-with-stunning-form/ Bedroom Decor Ideas Photos. (2010, December 18). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from zimbio: http://www.zimbio.com/Boy+Bedroom+Decor/articles/LzlilBsaE25/Bedroom+Decor+Ideas+Photos Blue. (2011, April 21). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue Color Counselor. (2010, August 4). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from jordanapaige: http://jordanapaige.com/blog/2010/08/color-counselor.html Color Psychology. (2007). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from infoplease: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/colors1.html

  13. Reference List Color Psychology of Logos. (2007, May 5). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from logoblog: http://www.logoblog.org/wordpress/color-psychology-of-logos/ Colour Art Quotes. (n.d.). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from quote.robertgenn: http://quote.robertgenn.com/getquotes.php?catid=43 Colour History. (2011). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from colourtherapyhealing: http://www.colourtherapyhealing.com/colour/colour_history.php Colour Psychology as Therapy. (2011). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from psychology.about: http://psychology.about.com/od/sensationandperception/a/colorpsych.htm Colours. (n.d.). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from dooveedesigns: http://www.dooveedesigns.com.au/design.htm

  14. Reference List Facts About Colour. (1981). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from trivia-library: http://www.trivia-library.com/b/facts-history-and-meanings-of-the-color-blue.htm Georgia O'Keeffe. (2011, April 22). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_O'Keeffe Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. (2011). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from okeeffemuseum: http://www.okeeffemuseum.org/ Georiga O'Keeffe. (2011, Febraury 16). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from wikiquote.org: http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Georgia_O'Keeffe Home Decor. (n.d.). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from homedecorideas2010.blogspot: http://homedecorideas2010.blogspot.com/2010/09/modern-home-decorating-ideas.html Homes. (2007, October). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from bbc.co.uk: http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/design/colour_psychologyofcolour.shtml

  15. Reference List Incentive Intelligence. (n.d.). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from i2i-align: http://www.i2i-align.com/2009/04/should-you-use-psychological-tactics-to-influence-your-employees.html Journey of the Rainbow. (2011). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from yes2life: http://www.yes2life.com.au/workshops/journey-of-the-rainbow-shaman-workshop.html Meaning of the Colour Yellow. (2011). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from squidoo: http://www.squidoo.com/colorexpert Mixed Emotions. (2010, June 17). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from dwarfbabble.blogspot: http://dwarfbabble.blogspot.com/2010/06/mixed-emotions.html Pigments through the ages. (n.d.). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from webexhibits.org: http://www.webexhibits.org/pigments/intro/reds2.html

  16. Reference List Pointillism-Colour-Wheel. (2010, April 10). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from learntoart: http://www.learntoart.com/index.php/archives/colour-theory/dot-painting-pointillism-in-colour/attachment/pointillism-colour-wheel/ Psychology of Colour. (2010, May 3). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from helpingpsychology: http://helpingpsychology.com/psychology-of-color Red. (2011, April 23). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red#cite_note-3 Services. (2009). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from rego.co.il: http://www.rego.co.il/en-US/services Smithsonian. (n.d.). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from americanart.si.edu: http://americanart.si.edu/collections/search/artwork/?id=34289 Yellow. (2011, April 23). Retrieved April 24, 2011, from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow

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