Wuxing – “five movements” – is a traditional Chinese view of the natural world that relates the five elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water to the cardinal directions, the symbolic colours – Green, Red Yellow, White and Black – and powerful mythical creatures such as the White Tiger.
There are some fantastic photos on the NationsOnline website, including China, plus more about the five colours – including their associated sounds!
Yellow is Forbidden is a documentary about luxury clothes designer Guo Pei and her aspirations to join the exclusive club of Paris haute couture. The catwalk display at the end is definitely not everyday wear!
A glimpse of the rice terraces of Guizhou, and more.
A western oil painter paints Chinese mountains, with interesting use of colour.
Wu Guanzhong’s colours – up for auction!