The world around us is full of colors. The color perception of reality is so important for a person that in all civilizations it always had psychological, symbolic and cultural aspects. Let us examine from these points of view what a scarlet color means for a person.
If you believe in happiness
In early childhood, holding our breath, we listened to a fairy tale about a scarlet flower and understood that this was a story about a feeling that works miracles. Then they read with excitement the story of Alexander Greene's “Scarlet Sails” and admired how magically and boldly there shines the dream of a better life, of happiness gained by one's own efforts. Does the writer accidentally choose the scarlet color? In art, it is often used and has many symbolic meanings. On the color scale, it is a brighter and lighter shade of red. And if red always denotes the energy of life, blind will, almost animal pressure, then scarlet is warmed by spirituality. He reigns where there is passion, tinged with romance, and love, reaching to self-sacrifice.
Color symbolism
The bright scarlet color is the brilliance of red-hot iron, coals flashing in the bonfire, a riot of fire and the naturalism of arterial blood. In world culture, its meaning is interpreted in an associative connection with red. Both shades have complex and contradictory symbols. The “bloody” characteristic makes it an emblem of a militant, swift beginning, but at the same time it is also present in the archetype of fertility and beauty of life. One way or another, the scarlet color symbolizes a very strong feeling - be it love or hate, as well as a high degree of inspiration, enlightenment.
Eloquent language of color
Using color, you can talk about your feelings, preferences, worldview and philosophical concepts. The exciting power of scarlet and red tones helped lovers of African tribes to reveal their passion in messages consisting of multi-colored necklaces, where blood-colored beads signified a strong affection and erotic desire. In the lyrics of the poet of the Silver Age Konstantin Balmont, the scarlet red color, understood in the aesthetics of the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, denoted the will of the Creator, thanks to which the Universe was created, and the will of a person who constantly creates in this Universe. On Orthodox icons, scarlet is the color of divine grace; it is associated with the sacrificial blood of Christ. In the paintings of Russian modernists, these colors "screamed" about the desperate fiery Russian fire character. And in the hippie’s bauble tongue, these shades always signified an ardent attraction, hot affection.
Color ideas
The archetype in which you can safely consider the red (scarlet) color, dates back to antiquity. It was customary for African and Native American tribes to paint their faces with warlike red paint, which meant irreconcilable hostility and the intention to win. Spartans wore red and red clothes before the battle. Revolutionaries of all times and peoples were not indifferent to the scarlet and red shades. It is the color of rebellion, retaliation and independence. Bloody color is present in the famous Varshavyanka. Under the scarlet banner , the Bolsheviks made a coup, and this color painted the flag of the Soviet republic.
"The poetry of scarlet shoes"
This poem by Igor Severyanin introduces us to a slightly eccentric, a little flirtatious, daring, chic and fatal woman. The poet exquisitely conveys the essence of character through only one visual image. What else can be added to the exhaustive portrait of the owner of scarlet clothes and interiors? Psychologists say that if your wardrobe stores a lot of things of this color, then you are an enterprising, cheerful and impetuous person, it is difficult to convince you of something, and even more so to force to accept someone else's opinion. You are characterized by sincerity and unpredictability.
The scarlet color is able to give cosiness and warmth to the interior, but its excessive presence is exciting. The skillful use of scarlet spots in the decoration of the room can create a festive, upbeat, lively mood, and their bust - depresses, causes irritation and aggression. Scientists have noticed that people who are addicted to red shades are prone to nervous breakdowns, depression and cardiovascular ailments. The scarlet elements in the appearance are simply necessary for the speaker, since this color stimulates the auditory center and sharpens the attention of the audience.