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The Lost Secrets of Color in China

Different cultures assign different symbolic meanings to colors. While in the West, wearing black is considered ideal during mourning and funerals, in Eastern countries, white clothes are worn on such occasions. The Chinese have their own culture and view of color. Knowing them will come in handy if you ever visit China or attend Chinese ...

Armin Auctor

The Chinese imperial throne.

White: Travel Our Enchanted Planet by Uplifting Color

White is the lightest color and according to physics, white light comprises all hues on the visible light spectrum. As a landscape, one might think of soft white snow, ice, sand, or salt. In buildings, white may be chosen in the design to reflect the sun’s heat or to brighten up a space. But white ...

Jessica Kneipp

An Arctic Fox in the snow.