

In England during the 17 th century, many of the local merchants became worried about these cheaper products entering the market. So, ultimately only the rich and those with high status could afford to wear these colored garments.ĭuring the colonial period where trade was established in countries like India, colorful pigments, as well as fabrics, were easier and cheaper to come by. Dyes and pigment were highly sought after, and in many cases, were quite expensive. Colors became a form of symbolism, and wearing certain colors was and still is an indication of social status. So, what happened over the years? As with many things, people are the ones who formed opinions and created ideas that should conform to the times. However, in western society, you will never commonly see businessmen walking around in brightly colored suits. Many non-western cultures embrace bright and vibrant colors, and you can see it, even today in the clothes they wear and in other cultural aspects. However, just as these colors are subtle in effect in appearance, they have also had subtle, yet profound effects over time and in cultures. Neutral shades have not had a prolific and obvious influence like your red or blue. 5.3 Make Use of Darker and Lighter Neutral Shades.4.1 Painting With a Neutral Color Palette Using Orange and Blue.
