Document Type : Research Paper
Author
Traditional Arts Group, Research Institute of Cultural, Heritage and Tourism (RICHT)
Abstract
The "color" element in an artwork can beautifully describe deep human thoughts, emotions, and feelings that may not be seen with the eyes. Therefore, the choice of the color palette type in an artwork can reveal the feelings, wishes, and pains of its creator. Hence, assessing the color palettes of artworks can show the aesthetic aspect and the level of color knowledge of the creator of the work. In this research, the color palettes of three samples of traditional Baluch handwoven have been evaluated for the first time using the instrumental method of reflective spectroscopy and Itten's color theory. The results show that the colors identified in the handwoven were obtained by the traditional dyeing method and using local dye plants (Chaghak, Gol-gaz, Nash, Rodang...). In addition, the colorimetric data confirm the color knowledge of the Baluch people, because the color palette of these handwoven had the least amount of color changes over time. In addition, most of the colors used in these handwoven are "warm and pure" primary and secondary colors and they often follow Itten's "contrast and similar" harmony patterns.
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