Expression of Emotions through the Blue Colour in Paintings: A Study

<p><strong><em><span>Abstract</span></em></strong></p> <p><em><span>The fundamental elements of visual art like line, texture, colour, contrast, space, and form are harmoniously arranged according to artistic principles to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a painting in more attractive manner. A painting becomes beautiful and meaningful through this harmony. The element of “colour” are important among these principles. Blue is an important colour in expressing diverse emotions in paintings within the spectrum of colours. Numerous colour theorists have proposed theories about colour; among them, the Artist Colour Theory from the perspective of painter was elucidated by theorist Chevrule. The blue colour possesses distinct qualities from the perspective of artist. Blue emerges as a significant element in painting in Indian as well as foreign art traditions. This is because the meaning conveyed by blue in a painting shift based on factors such as artistic style, subject matter, societal psyche, and emotions illustrated in the paintings. Various researchers have presented diverse perspectives on blue colour. Blue, in reality, expresses emotions such as sobriety, masculinity, confidence, knowledge, peace, grandeur, sorrow, benevolence, and coolness. This research examines the reasons behind which specific emotions are expressed and why through blue in artworks created by painters.</span></em></p>