Colour order systems in art and science

Do you know Isaac Newton’s Theory of Colour? Or maybe Goethe’s? We present you with a total of 59 easy-to-understand, richly illustrated colour theories from the Antiquity to modern times: in short, a complete cultural history of colour written by Prof. Narciso Silvestrini and Prof. Ernst Peter Fischer.

Colours and cultures

The signification of colours in various cultural systems: Astrological connections, Ars Magna, I Ching, Chinese Tradition, The System of the Chakras, Hebrew Tradition, Islamic Tradition, Liturgical Tradition, Symbolism, Heraldry, Anthroposophical System, L'Archéomètre.

Virtual colour-space

Colour-systems are worlds of pure imagination. We have given form to the startling world of Philipp Otto Runge. We have made it possible for you to take an interactive journey through his colour-sphere and enjoy the panoramic views.