color

Middle Ages

Colour in the Middle Ages (medievalists.net) Every society harbours unique and intriguing perspectives on colours—what they symbolize, which ones are deemed more aesthetically pleasing, and which should be avoided. French historian Michel Pastoureau has unearthed fascinating insights into the medieval period’s relationship with colour. Here are seven vivid facts about colour in the Middle Ages based on his research.

PARIS, TEXAS and the Power of Color (YouTube) “How can a movie even have colors this good?” \ An analysis of cinematographer Robby Muller’s masterful use of light and color in PARIS, TEXAS.

when the director happens to be an expert in colour theory (YouTube) Join me as we explore how director Damien Chazelle made use of colours in La La Land. Instead of using the standard emotional connotations for certain colours, Chazelle gives each colour its own thematic resonance and narrative weight, adding an extra layer to the visual storytelling. He uses inspirations ranging from German Expressionism to classical Hollywood to create a film that is not only colourful, but uses these colours for specific purposes.