An Essay On Symbolic Colors: In Antiquity, The Middle Ages, And Modern Times (1845) is a book written by Frederic Portal. The book explores the use of colors as symbols throughout history, from ancient times to the present day. The author examines how different cultures and societies have used colors to represent various concepts and ideas, such as power, love, death, and spirituality.The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on a different period in history. The first section explores the use of symbolic colors in antiquity, including the civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The second section looks at the use of colors in the Middle Ages, including the symbolism of the colors used in Christian art and architecture. The final section examines the use of colors in modern times, including their use in advertising, branding, and political campaigns.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples of how colors have been used symbolically, including in mythology, literature, and art. He also discusses the psychological and emotional effects that different colors can have on people, and how these effects have been used in various contexts.Overall, An Essay On Symbolic Colors: In Antiquity, The Middle Ages, And Modern Times (1845) is a fascinating exploration of the history and meaning of colors. It provides valuable insights into the ways in which colors have been used to convey ideas and emotions throughout human history, and how they continue to shape our perceptions of the world today.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.
