The Illusion of Colour
Perception, Science, and the Artist’s Interpretation
February 25, 2025
Colour is a concept that we often take for granted. We look at a red rose and call it red, yet the truth is more complex than our simple agreement on terminology. The colour we see is not an inherent property of the rose itself, but rather a phenomenon of light and perception. The experience of colour is subjective, shaped by context, lighting, and individual perception. Artists, understanding the limitations of language in conveying colour, turn to paint as a medium to capture and express the elusive nature of colour...
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