In a very impressive and truly life changing film that changed technicolour of cinema, was The Wizard of Oz. As Dorothy and her dog began the film in Kansas in a monotonous colour throughout, she enters the Land of Oz in a multicolour dimension. This was a huge film change as technicolour had just been introduced and it signifies the wonderful nature and 'daydream' like state of Oz. This film is perfect for analysing colour as it features a with that has green skin, a yellow brick road and ruby slippers.
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The Wicked Witch is given green skin to connote her envy and jealousy towards Dorothy and is a clever juxtaposition against the cheerfully bright yellow brick road and attractive colours of the land of Oz. In contrast, Dorothy is given a pair a bright red dazzling shoes which are of great significance throughout the film, as they have magical powers too that send her home. Red is often associated with power or love and also beauty; creating an admirable character. These red shoes are also significant in their colour throughout the film as everyone is also aware of their power. We also see the yellow brick road, as it’s named, as a bright yellow road that connotes the sense of success due to it’s colour and we see the characters walking along this road to find success. We also associate the colour yellow with happiness and optimism, as we also see Dorothy meeting friends along this road.
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