An Essay On Symbolic Colors: In Antiquity, The Middle Ages, And Modern Times (1845) - Paperback

""An Essay On Symbolic Colors: In Antiquity, The Middle Ages, And Modern Times"" is a book written by Frederic Portal in 1845. The book explores the significance of colors in various historical periods and cultures, including ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, and modern times. Portal delves into the symbolic meanings of colors in different contexts, such as religion, art, and literature. He discusses how colors were used to convey emotions, ideas, and beliefs, and how they were associated with different virtues and vices. The book also covers the use of colors in heraldry and flags, as well as their role in social customs and traditions. Portal provides examples from various cultures and time periods, including Greek and Roman mythology, Christian iconography, and medieval literature. Overall, ""An Essay On Symbolic Colors"" offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the significance of colors throughout history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural and historical significance of color symbolism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.