Whether the psychological effect of color is direct...or whether it is the outcome of association, is open to question. The soul being one with the body, it may well be possible that a psychological tremor generates corresponding one through association.
Interpretation
The quote discusses the relationship between color and psychological effects, suggesting a deep connection between the body and soul.
Wassily Kandinsky reflects on the complex relationship between color and psychology, contemplating whether color influences emotions directly or through learned associations. He posits that since the soul and body are intertwined, emotional responses to colors may arise from psychological stimuli that resonate deeply within us, highlighting the significant impact art can have on our inner experiences.
In practice
In a presentation about the impact of colors in branding, you could use this quote to illustrate the psychological effects of color.
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