RedBY: Sarah Holle, and Janae Castro

Messages, symbols, and feelings

In the United States, beginning with the 2000 presidential election, Red has been associated to represent the Republican Party, and “Red states" are states that tend to favor the Republicans

Red creates feelings of power and confidence

Red creates feelings of energy, alertness, and enthusiasm

Red creates feelings of romance and passion but is also associated with feelings of anger “Seeing Red..”

Red creates a sense of protection from fear

The stop sign and other alerting signs are other symbols of Red, that create alertness and warning.

For the famous and legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Red became his signature color and symbol connected to his works, appearing in his signature in his works.

Cultural Differences Chinese culture: colors correspond to the elements of seasons and

directions. Red corresponds to sun, fire, and south. Red is also associated with good luck and fortune.

Japan: Red is the color of Shinto sanctuaries

Sweden: Red was reserved for the Privileged class

Greece: When Easter eggs are dyed Red and the Greek expression "Piase kokkino” is said between two people, it is believed that the event is an omen that the two will have an argument in the future, which can only be broken when the two touch the closest thing that is Red.

England: Red is associated with phone booths and double decker buses that are national icons.

India: A Red dot on the forehead is said to bring good luck

Interesting FactsRed is the highest arc of the rainbow.

Bees can’t see the color Red, although they can see all other bright colors. Red flowers are usually pollinated by birds, butterflies, bats, and wind, other than bees.

Red is one of the most popular and iconic shades of lipstick

Red is usually used as an accent in decorating. Decorators say that Red is perfect since it will attract attention. To the object.

Examples

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