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The Doctor Prescribes Colors: The Influences of Colors on Health and Personality — Edward Podolsky (1938)

The Doctor Prescribes Colors: The Influences of Colors on Health and Personality — Edward Podolsky (1938)

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Edition Details

Author
Edward Podolsky
Original publication year
1938
Edition publication year
1938
Available formats
Digital PDF, Physical Book
Subjects & traditions
Sound and Color, Healing, Psychology

Published in 1938, The Doctor Prescribes Colors by Edward Podolsky examines contemporary beliefs about the influence of color upon mood, personality, environment, and physical well-being.

Podolsky considers the emotional associations of different colors, their use in clothing and interior spaces, and the broader cultural and psychological meanings attached to hue. The book stands at the meeting point of popular medicine, design, psychology, and the period’s growing interest in color therapy.

Historical Health Note
The medical claims reflect the knowledge and speculation of 1938. The book is offered as a historical study and should not replace contemporary medical or psychological guidance.

Details
Author: Edward Podolsky
Publication year: 1938
Length: 106 pages
Subjects: Color, psychology, personality, design, mood, and historical color therapy
Available formats: PDF and Physical Book

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