French historian Michel Pastoureau delves into the captivating world of medieval color symbolism, uncovering intriguing insights. The Middle Ages embraced a color palette consisting of seven primary colors, with green taking a central and soothing role. Arthurian romances used colors to convey character traits, with black knights embodying mystery and valor, while red knights represented hostility. The debate over the colors of monk’s robes was intense, with black symbolizing humility and white representing purity. Additionally, yellow’s decline in popularity due to negative associations with envy and heresy is highlighted. Pastoureau’s exploration of colors in the Middle Ages sheds light on the vibrant symbolism of the era.
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