Color of the Rose and the Aesthetics of Human Feelings The rose is not just a flower. It is a language through which people speak of love, friendship, sorrow, hope. Behind each shade of petals lies the aesthetics of feelings: red shouts about passion, white whispers about purity, yellow warns about jealousy. When choosing a bouquet, we rarely think about why this particular color. But our soul knows the answer. The color of the rose resonates with our emotions, sometimes stronger than words. Let's analyze the psychology and symbolism of pink shades. Red rose: flame of passion Red is the most powerful color. It attracts attention, increases the pulse, is associated with blood and fire. The red rose is "I love you" in the most intense form. It speaks of passion, desire, sacrifice. In ancient Roman mythology, red roses grew from the drops of blood of Adonis, the beloved of Venus. In Christianity, a symbol of Christ's blood. Giving one red rose means "you are the only one." A dozen means "I am burning with love." But be careful: red can be aggressive for shy people. It is suitable for strong feelings, in the beginning of relationships or on the anniversary of marriage. In some cultures, red roses are given at funerals (as a sign of respect for the passion with which the deceased lived). White rose: purity and innocence White is the absence of color, but it carries a huge semantic load. The white rose is a symbol of purity, innocence, purity, spiritual love. It is given to young girls, at weddings (as a sign of new life), in memory of the deceased. In the Victorian era, the white rose meant "I am worthy of you." White roses also symbolize mystery and silence (hence the expression "sub rosa" — under the rose). In politics, the white rose is a symbol of the anti-fascist Resistance movement in Germany. In love, white roses are given when feelings are just beginning, when you want to emphasize the seriousness of intentions without vulgarity. A combination of red and ... Read more