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Color Theory

Color Theory. “It's all very well and good discussing individual colors, but we very rarely see colors by themselves. We see them with other colors and colors change according to their environment.”. The science of color. Color is not always equal The eye and the mechanics Rods & Cones

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Color Theory

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  1. Color Theory “It's all very well and good discussing individual colors, but we very rarely see colors by themselves. We see them with other colors and colors change according to their environment.”

  2. The science of color • Color is not always equal • The eye and the mechanics • Rods & Cones • Retina • Optic Nerve

  3. The Science of Color • Do we see all colors • Roy G Biv-Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

  4. The Science of color Color is only what is reflected back to us

  5. Tertiary/ Intermediate Secondary Colors Color Primary colors Hue- is the same as color Tint- is lightened color, white + color Shade- is darkened color, black + color

  6. Color Schemes • Monochromatic-self-portrait, one color and its values

  7. Color Schemes • Complementary-colors opposite each other on the color wheel

  8. Color Schemes • Warm-colors of the sun and fire, reds and yellows and oranges

  9. Color Schemes • Cool-colors of snow and ice, blues, greens and purples

  10. Panels can be Realistic Abstract Color Scheme Art Project • Create an artwork that will be separated into three areas for three different color schemes

  11. Examples of ways to approach this assignment in design Remember to think about the principles of design.

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