Color
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Transcript of Color
Key Terms Color Hue Tint Shade Complimentary color Analogous Color Primary Colors Secondary Colors Warm Colors Cool Colors Monochromatic color Emphasis Unity Harmony
Color – An element of art derived form reflected
light
Hue – the name of a color on the color spectrum
Tint – a light value of a hue
Shade – a dark value of a hue
Color Wheel
Value Scale
Primary Colors Red
Blue
Yellow
Secondary Colors Green
Orange
Purple
Secondary colors are made by mixing primary colors
Complimentary Colors Colors opposite on the color wheel
(these colors can be can be combined together to make a hue darker)
Analogous Colors Colors side by side on the color wheel
Warm Colors Warm colors tend to stand out
Cool Colors Cool colors tend to recede
MonochromaticOne color and all its values
On Review What are the primary colors?
How are secondary colors made?
What is the complimentary color of Red?
EmphasisKey TermsFocal point
Ways to Create emphasisContrastIsolationLocationConvergenceunusual
Emphasis
The principle of art that makes one part of
the work dominant over the other parts.
If an artist chooses to emphasize one element, all the
other elements of the work are made subordinate or
less important. The dominant or most important
element affects the viewer’s perception of the
whole work.
Focal point
Sometimes a specific area in a work isemphasized. This area, called the focalpoint, is the first part of the work to attractthe attention of the viewer.
What is the focal point and how can you tell?
Ways to create emphasis and a focal point.
Contrast
One way to create a focal point is to place an element that contrasts with the rest of the work in that area. One large shape, for example, will stand out among small ones. One angular, geometric shape will be noticed first among rounded free form shapes. A bright color will dominate low intensity colors, while a light area will dominate a dark design. An object with a smooth texture becomes a focal point in a design with rough textures.
What ways are contrast used in the following pieces?
Does it create a focal point? What is the focal point?
Ethal PageCecilia Beaux
Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Peter Paul Rubens
IsolationArtists use isolation to create a focal point and thereby emphasize one part of the work. They do this by putting one object alone, apart from all the other objects. This draws the viewer’s eye to the isolated object.
WinterAndrew Wyeth
LocationA viewer is normally drawn toward the center of a visual area. Thus, something near the center will probably be noticed first. Because the exact center is a predictable place, most artists place the object they wish to emphasize a bit off center.
Chop SueyEdward Hopper
ConvergenceWhen many elements in a work seem to point to one item, that item becomes a focal point. This technique can be created with a very obvious radial arrangement of lines. It can also be achieved through a more subtle arrangement of elements.
Café Terrace at NightVincent Van Gough
Execution on the 3rd of MayGoya
UnusualIn a work of art, an object that is out of the ordinary can become a focal point. In a row of soldiers standing at attention, the one standing on his head will be noticed first. The unexpected will always draw the viewer’s attention.
Service 3Scott Erikson
For Review
What is hue? What are the primary colors? How are secondary colors made? What is the complimentary color of
Red? What is a focal point? Site three ways that an artist can create
emphasis.