ith tones varying from soft butter and warm primrose to bold citrus and deep mustard, yellow is a versatile hue whose roots lie in pigments first extracted from ochre in prehistoric times. A key note in art, architecture and interiors, yellow was prized by Ancient Egyptians for its association with the sun god Ra. In medieval Europe, it adorned stained glass windows, while the Renaissance saw its wider use in frescoes and textiles. By the 18th and 19th centuries, yellow featured in wallpapers and neoclassical architecture. Reminiscent of joy and energy, it became a symbol of post-war optimism too, culminating in Nancy Lancaster’s wonderfully vibrant 1950s Yellow Room at 39 Brook Street. Today, yellow remains a popular choice for its associations with positivity and warmth, used in an array of interior spaces,
YELLOW Creative Combinations
Jan 31, 2024
4 minutes
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