(BG) TRADITIONAL CHINESE COLOUR SYMBOLISM – MEANING AND UNDERSTANDING

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Author(s): Teodor Valev
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62635/vwjc-0h90
Language: Bulgarian
Subject(s): History, Ancient World, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
Issue: 1/8/2023
Page Range: 475-494
No. of Pages: 19
Keywords: Color; Symbolism; Chinese Culture; Perception; Ancient Times, Symbol;
Summary/Abstract: The article considers the concept of “colour” from a psychological point of view and addresses the topic of the “Five Elements Theory” which is directly related to the five main colours in China – fire/red, yellow/earth, white/metal, blue/wood, and black/water. Then each colour is considered separately (including some additional colors like green, purple and gold), it’s perception and symbolism in Chinese culture from the past until now. Finally the author dwell on the meaning of some of these colors and their use in Peking Opera.
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