ART PORTFOLIO PROJECT: THE MEANING OF PURPLE

 THE PURPLE

As I have chosen Purple Haze as my main theme, I think it is essential to delve into the meanings of purple in different categories. 

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"Royalty, wealth, power, exclusivity, and fame are common themes for the colour purple across many Eastern and Western cultures. For many centuries, purple dye was extremely rare and difficult to produce because it was extracted from sea snails. As a result, purple clothing was expensive and became a status symbol among kings, queens, and other rulers.

Just as black is the traditional colour for death and grieving in many cultures, purple shares the same meaning in some European nations, including the U.K. and Italy, as well as Brazil, Thailand, India, and among many Catholics. In Thailand and Brazil, purple is customarily worn alongside black when mourning of the death of a loved one, and in Brazilian culture, it is considered unlucky to wear purple when not attending a funeral or related service.

In the United States, purple—the symbol for honour and courage—is represented by the Purple Heart, the military’s highest award given to soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen for their acts of bravery." 

"Purple is associated with spirituality, the sacred, higher self, passion, third eye, fulfilment, and vitality. Purple helps align oneself with the whole of the universe. Different shades, tints, and hues of purple have different meanings. Light purple hues represent feminine energy and delicacy, as well as romantic and nostalgic feelings. Dark purple hues evoke feelings of gloom, sadness, and frustration. Bright purple hues suggest riches and royalty."

"- The phrase “purple cow” refers to something remarkable, amazing, unique, stand-out, eye-catching, or unusual.

- The term “purple prose” is used in reference to large exaggerations, lies, and highly imaginative writings.

- The expression “purple speech” is used to describe profanity and bad language.

- The saying “purple haze” refers to confusion or euphoria which may be drug-induced."

Reference:

Trip Advisor (-) What colours mean in other cultures
Available from: https://www.tripadvisor.com/blog/what-colors-mean-in-other-cultures/

(Visited: 18.02.2020)

bourncreative (2011) Color Meaning: Meaning of The Color Purple

Available from: https://www.bourncreative.com/meaning-of-the-color-purple/

(Visited: 18.01.2020)