Simbolul cromatic ca obiect de studiu în teoria literaturii [Articol]

Abstract

Chromatic symbolism is a very vast field of study. Each color can be “read” as a word and interpreted as a signal, sign or symbol. The “reading” of a color can be subjective, individual, but it can also be collective, common for large social groups and extensive historical and cultural regions. The history of chromatic symbols is very ancient. At different stages of its evolution, human civilization has resorted to hidden meanings of colors, “reading” and deciphering them as they interspersed with the phenomena of everyday life, thus giving rise to ancient myths, popular beliefs, epic narratives and legends with a religious or mystical shade.