Abstract
Colors manifest as enchanting symbols that express beauty and weave threads of balance within the fabric of poetic text. When they infiltrate the depths of the reader, they open up horizons of contrasting emotions, where images dance between shades of negativity and beams of positivity. In the poetry of Joseph Harb, color serves as an artistic construct carrying luminous artistic and literary connotations directly linked to the evocative vision emanating from his mind. Color is one of the most beautiful phenomena of nature and is the most important and fundamental element in shaping the artistic image from which psychological, social, and artistic symbols emerge. Therefore, to understand the effectiveness and function of colors, we must connect the study of color to the poetic context presented by the creator.
This research focuses on studying colors and their connotations in the poetry of Joseph Harb, with a specific aim to enumerate the phenomena of colors in his work. The research is based on an analytical descriptive method to explore color terms, revealing the literary and artistic results that showcase the poet's skill in employing colors with direct connotations, highlighting the contrasts between them while harmonizing them into a captivating artistic unity. His poems display a variety of colors, such as black, which symbolizes mystery and depth; white, representing purity and innocence; green, reflecting life and growth; blue, evoking feelings of calmness and tranquility; and red, pulsating with emotion and passion. Each color carries its own specific connotations, reflecting a rich and vibrant poetic experience, where colors intertwine to create an artistic tapestry that mirrors the struggle of the soul and the beauty of existence.
