Orange Since it is a combination of red and yellow, orange is stimulating and reaction to it is a combination of the physical and the emotional. It focuses our minds on issues of physical comfort - food, warmth, shelter etc. - and sensuality. It is a 'fun' colour. In choosing colors, we often feel inspired by fine arts Hot-Blooded Girl Paul Klee 1938 Paul Klee (18 December 1879 – 29 June 1940) was a Swiss German artist. His highly individual style was influenced by movements in art that included Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. Klee was a natural draftsman who experimented with and eventually deeply explored color theory, writing about it extensively; his lectures Writings on Form and

Bahia Red Being the longest wavelength, red is a powerful colour. Although not technically the most visible, it has the property of appearing to be nearer than it is and therefore it grabs our attention first. Hence its effectiveness in traffic lights the world over. Its effect is physical; it stimulates us and raises the pulse rate, giving the impression that time is passing faster than it is. It relates to the masculine principle and can activate the "fight or flight" instinct. Red is strong, and very basic. Pure red is the simplest colour, with no subtlety. It is stimulating and lively, very friendly. In choosing colors, we often feel inspired by fine arts The Key in the Hand Chiharu Shio

Dolphin Grey The color of compromise. Grey is considered to be an unemotional, detached color seeking to avoid attention. Very conservative, grey has a stabilising effect as it is very neutral. Grey is linked with maturity and protection, being reliable and practical. Grey would not be considered a glamorous colour, yet is still elegant. Metallic grey looks very modern and stylish without looking for attention. Gray is less common and conventional than silver which may suggest a desire for individuality. Individuality takes priority over fitting into the norms of society. In choosing colors, we often feel inspired by fine arts Photograph of Maria Germana António Soares 1929 Portrait of the d

Golden Green Green strikes the eye in such a way as to require no adjustment whatever and is, therefore, restful. Being in the centre of the spectrum, it is the colour of balance - a more important concept than many people realise. When the world about us contains plenty of green, this indicates the presence of water, and little danger of famine, so we are reassured by green, on a primitive level. In choosing colors, we often feel inspired by fine arts Plissé Archea 2014 The bracelet is in silver but its shape resembles something sartorial and, like most garments, it has two colours: silver on the outside, enamelled acid yellow on the inside. Depending on the angle of the flare one wishes to

Email Blue Blue is the colour of the mind and is essentially soothing; it affects us mentally, rather than the physical reaction we have to red. Strong blues will stimulate clear thought and lighter, soft blues will calm the mind and aid concentration. Consequently it is serene and mentally calming. It is the colour of clear communication. Blue objects do not appear to be as close to us as red ones. Time and again in research, blue is the world's favourite colour. In choosing colors, we often feel inspired by fine arts Sous-bois Abdallah Benanteur 1957 “I was attracted to drawing at a very young age. My luck may have been a series of long childhood illnesses that kept me at home. At eleven y

Light Ivory Just as black is total absorption, so white is total reflection. In effect, it reflects the full force of the spectrum into our eyes. Thus it also creates barriers, but differently from black, and it is often a strain to look at. It communicates, "Touch me not!" White is purity and, like black, uncompromising; it is clean, hygienic, and sterile. Visually, white gives a heightened perception of space. In choosing colors, we often feel inspired by fine arts Fly whisk Indian 1700 This ornate fly whisk was carved from a single elephant tusk. From its shaved brush to the delicate bud that adorns the base of the handle, it exemplifies the creative and artistic flowering that characteri