Color: Culture and Symbolism

Exploring Specific Colors

Each color has a long and short history. When was it first used? How has that color's influence changed over time? What does color tell us of a culture, flag, brand, mood or environment?

Combine the color name with other search keywords to find books, articles and more in OneSearch. (for example: Yellow  and  History)

Art  •  Brands  •  Color / Colour  •  Culture  •  History  •  Meaning  •  Philosophy  •  Religion  •  Social  •  Symbolism  •  Trends

Search for the color name by itsself or with other library subjects in OneSearch. (for example: White  or White in Art)

• Mauve
• Pink -- History
• Red -- Social Aspects
• White in Art
• Yellow -- Psychological Aspects

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Image: Yellow Meander, 1970 by Anni Albers (image links to the ArtStor database)     MSM 4/2025