In America, green often symbolizes prosperity and money, but in other cultures blue, purple, or gold may be more commonly considered the colors of wealth. Purple is considered the color of royalty and spirituality in part because it is so rare in nature.Ĭultural meanings: Colors also take on different meanings based on the culture. Green symbolizes fertility and growth to people of most cultures as it reflects nature and growing plants.
For example, blue is generally a calming color as it brings to mind the openness of sky and water. Some things to keep in mind in looking at the symbolism of colors are archetypal or common meanings, cultural meanings, and personal experiences.Īrchetypal meanings: Some colors have more universal meanings as they are reflective of things that all people see. Everyone brings their own culture and personal experiences to each piece of art that they make, so it is important to have a conversation with the client to understand their own reasons for choosing different colors. If the client does not know why they chose a color, the therapist can ask if the color makes them think of anything or how the color makes them feel.Īlthough the therapist should consider the common meanings–blue for sadness, red for anger, black for depression or grief–there may be many other factors at play for an individual. Other times, color may be chosen unconsciously but still play an important role. At times, clients will consciously choose a color to use and have a specific meaning. As an artist, one can select different colors in order to convey a particular message or trigger a certain feeling in the viewer.Īs an art therapist, it is important for one to be aware of the possible meanings and symbolism of different colors that clients may use in their art. Colors can communicate meaning just as importantly as images and words. Understanding the symbolism of colors can be an important component of art therapy.
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