Colors of the British Museum

When I visited the British Museum for my color project I decided to not choose a color going into it. I would only photograph what I found interesting, and then, afterwards, see what color I was most drawn to.  Looking over my pictures I noticed pops of green in varying shades from many of the exhibits featuring civilizations from all parts of the world.

Since ancient times green has been characteristic of regeneration, rebirth, and growth.  From the birds, to trees, to faces, the green I found in the museum made them seem new and alive. Unlike the pale colors of the statues and tombs, green captures a vibrant youth and timelessness that keeps these treasures from becoming sad and glum relics of the past.

“Green in nature is one thing, green in literature another. Nature and letters seem to have a natural antipathy; bring them together and they tear each other to pieces.” 
― Virginia Woolf, Orlando