The Symbolism of Color. From the Archives of Eranos 1972

In 1972, during the famous Eranos conference in Ascona, Switzerland, some of the greatest minds of the century came together. The theme of their dialogue was color — not just an optical effect, but a profound symbol that permeates the myths, religions, and art of humanity throughout its history. As a result, under the editorship of Klaus Ottmann, a collection was published that brought together lectures from outstanding scholars (such as Gershom Scholem, Henri Corbin, Ernst Benz, and others) to introduce readers to the unique mosaic of color codes that have developed in various cultures and epochs. This book is for philosophers, cultural scientists, art historians, psychologists, and anyone who seeks to understand the language of symbols with which the world has been communicating with us for thousands of years.