2. In this lesson you will learn:In this lesson you will learn:  Colour can be used to express feelings and ideas symbollically  Colours can have different meanings in different cultures  Symbolic use of colour can change over time  We make references using colour in daily language

3.  Colours can be explained using physics as wavelengths of light in the visible spectrum.  They can be explained using biology as the operation of the human eye and the relationship between the eye and the brain.  Colour also affects people psychologically…

4. In language…In language…  Colour, in language, can communicate ideas. Examples:  I’m feeling blue (really mean sad/depressed)  I’m seeing red (I’m angry)  We recycle in blue boxes.  Green represents being environmentally friendly

5. Symbolically…  Red: emergency signs/vehicles  Yellow: warning signs  Black: mourning/funerals  White: peace, weddings

6. Culture…  Each colour means something different in each culture.  What does the colour red mean to you? What does the colour red mean in the China?  In each culture, there is a relationship between colours and ideas, feelings and emotions.

7. Lesson 12 AssignmentLesson 12 Assignment Part 1: List 3 things (symbols, moods, etc.) that you associate with each of the following: Part 2: Create an image using COLOUR which interprets one of these words: Anger, Love, Joy, Peace, Sadness 1.Red 2.Orange 3.Yellow 4.Green 5.Blue 6. Purple 7. Black 8. White 9. Brown 10. Gold