This thesis covers the development and use of the color blue in Western Europe an the United States. How humans see the color blue physically and how human beings perceive the color blue from a cultural standpoint is the starting point for the discussion. The technological advancements involved in the creation of pigments, as well as the symbolic meanings of those pigments in use are also covered. Further, this thesis consists of a discussion of the way in which blue is used in the English language, and what that usage says about our culture. The psychological and psycho physiological implications of the usage of blue is covered regarding interior coloring as relates to both state of mind and physical reactions to the color. Included also, is a discussion of the use of the color blue as it relates specifically to interior design and involves aspects of the various other sections as design is inextricably intertwined with history and culture. The most commonly used categories in teaching the history of design, as determined by an overview of major design history texts, is used to follow the history of the use of the color blue in design. The discussion begins with ancient cultures such as the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans and moves through to a view of current trends in design / A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Interior Design in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Fine Arts. / Fall Semester, 2004. / October 21, 2004. / Interior Design, Paint, Pigment, Color, Blue, History / Includes bibliographical references.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_180680 |
| Contributors | Mendoza, Hannah Rose (authoraut), Department of Interior Design (degree granting department), Florida State University (degree granting institution) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource, computer, application/pdf |
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