The sound of colors is so definite that it would be hard to find anyone who would express bright yellow with base notes, or dark lake with the treble.
Interpretation
Kandinsky suggests that colors elicit specific sounds, emphasizing the strong connection between visual art and auditory experiences.
In this quote, Wassily Kandinsky explores the profound relationship between color and sound, proposing that certain colors can evoke specific musical notes or qualities. He emphasizes that the vividness and emotional resonance of colors are so distinct that it would be almost inconceivable for someone to misassociate a bright color like yellow with low, base sounds or darker hues with higher treble notes, highlighting the unique language of art that transcends conventional sensory boundaries.
In practice
In a presentation about synesthesia, to illustrate how people perceive colors and sounds together.
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