jan steen and color symbolism
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This is an introductory art lesson plan, for high school, on color symbolism. Here, Jan Steen’s paintings are used as a basis for a class discussion on how he may have chosen his dominant colors in each work in order to symbolize a certain mood or expression.TRANSCRIPT
JAN STEEN AND COLOR SYMBOLISMBY JENNIFER WELLS
• Faith
• Wisdom
• Loyalty
• Truth
• Heaven
• Trust
• Friendship
BLUE
The Doctor’s Visit, 1663–1665
• Love
• Passion
• Fire
• Blood
• Sensitivity
• Romance
RED
Bathsheba Receiving David’s Letter, 1659
• Happiness
• Joy
• Energy
• Intellect
• Creativity
• Freshness
YELLOW
Night’s End in a Tavern
• Adventure
• Creativity
• Excitement
• Pleasure
• Wisdom
• Wealth
ORANGE
The Dissolute Household, 1668
• Growth
• Harmony
• Fertility & Vitality
• Stability
• Hope
• Healing & Balance
• Peace
GREEN
Arrival of a Visitor
• Purity
• Truth
• Innocence
• Protection
• Healing
WHITE
The Continence of Scipio, late 1660s
• Sadness & Mourning
• Despair
• Elegance
• Power
• Formality
BLACK
Burgher of Delft and his Daughter, 1655
• Power
• Luxury
• Ambition
• Wisdom
• Dignity
• Creativity
• Magic
PURPLE
The Dancing Couple, 1663
• Appreciation & Gratitude
• Happiness
• Admiration
• Friendships
• Compassion & Harmony
PINK
The Merry Threesome
• Friendship
• Homeliness
• Concentration
• Courage
• Energy
BROWN
Twelfth Night, 1662