The Colours of Heroes
In the early weeks of March, in my Art Studies 1 class, we were asked to watch a movie entitled “Hero” and write a critical essay on the use of colours, its effect, and perceived meaning. The movie was well made and is different from others. The plot was simple with a twist and each scene was wonderfully made. The combination of the simple settings and vivid colours of the outfits of the characters complemented well and allowed the viewers to focus on the actors more. Moreover, it allowed the viewers to interpret a deeper meaning of the emotions projected in each scene.
Hero was set in ancient China, before its unification, during the warring states period. At this time, this place which did not identify itself as …show more content…
Moreover, it gave an idea about the personality of the person wearing it. The state of Qin made use of the colour black to represent themselves. Everyone, from the townspeople, personal army of the palace, and the King, himself, wore either black robes or black armour. This made them look elegant, sophisticated, and well established, similar to the interpretation of modern day tuxedos and gowns. Moreover, the use of black gave them a dark and mysterious persona which piqued the audiences interest. It makes one wonder whether they’re the good guys or the bad. The scenes related to the introduction of the assassins involved vibrant coloured robes. This allowed the viewers to spot and identify them easily. Long Sky wore a mustard yellow robe. In a psychological study, yellow was revealed to align itself with confidence, self-esteem, emotional strength, and friendliness which, in this case, accurately describes the character. Long Sky was arrogant and he prided himself with his great swordsmanship. However, he valued his relationships, especially his friendship with Nameless, and let go of his pride in order to help him succeed. On
In the early weeks of March, in my Art Studies 1 class, we were asked to watch a movie entitled “Hero” and write a critical essay on the use of colours, its effect, and perceived meaning. The movie was well made and is different from others. The plot was simple with a twist and each scene was wonderfully made. The combination of the simple settings and vivid colours of the outfits of the characters complemented well and allowed the viewers to focus on the actors more. Moreover, it allowed the viewers to interpret a deeper meaning of the emotions projected in each scene.
Hero was set in ancient China, before its unification, during the warring states period. At this time, this place which did not identify itself as …show more content…
Moreover, it gave an idea about the personality of the person wearing it. The state of Qin made use of the colour black to represent themselves. Everyone, from the townspeople, personal army of the palace, and the King, himself, wore either black robes or black armour. This made them look elegant, sophisticated, and well established, similar to the interpretation of modern day tuxedos and gowns. Moreover, the use of black gave them a dark and mysterious persona which piqued the audiences interest. It makes one wonder whether they’re the good guys or the bad. The scenes related to the introduction of the assassins involved vibrant coloured robes. This allowed the viewers to spot and identify them easily. Long Sky wore a mustard yellow robe. In a psychological study, yellow was revealed to align itself with confidence, self-esteem, emotional strength, and friendliness which, in this case, accurately describes the character. Long Sky was arrogant and he prided himself with his great swordsmanship. However, he valued his relationships, especially his friendship with Nameless, and let go of his pride in order to help him succeed. On