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Costume color design as a symbolic expression in the independent film ＜Bittersweet Life＞ - Images in situations of movie location -

  • Kim, Jang-Hyeon (Dept. of Fashion Design, Graduate School of Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Jun, Yuh-Sun (Dept. of Fashion Design, College of Arts, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Kim, Young-Sam (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, College of Arts, Chung-Ang University)
  • Received : 2014.01.09
  • Accepted : 2014.02.21
  • Published : 2014.02.28
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Abstract

This study researched the symbolic meaning of the costume colors in the independent film . The purpose of the study is to shed light on the relation between a film and the clothing color by exploring the symbolic meaning of costume colors as based on place images and as reflected in characters' internal psychological states and situations. The conclusions of this study are as follows. First, the colors primarily presented were neutral shades of black and white or dark, almost-black tones, representing the negative narrative structure and depicting the image of a human being. Second, a series of bright blue shades were presented to reflect the positive narrative structure of a human being returning successfully to reality. Third, the application of color, involving both the psychological aspect as well as the symbolism of color, was effectively delivered to the audience. Fourth, the emphasis on color in the smallest details of costumes was analyzed, and it was found that symbolic color effectively communicated the whole image of transformation as the story progressed, clearly delivered delicate emotional messages, and contained symbolism relating to particular places and situations.

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