Visual Elements - Light and Color

Monochromatic

One color predominates,shades of black, tints of white, values of a hue. Picasso used a monochromatic theme in both the Rose and Blue periods.

primary colors

Red, yellow, and blue can be mixed to produce all other hues. The primary colors red and yellow make orange.

With regards to colors used in art, define the term, symbolic meaning. Name at least two examples of colors which have symbolic meaning in American culture.

Symbolic meaning with color refers to the special meaning(s) a color can represent to certain culture. Answers may vary, but should include at least 2 examples: - seeing red - feeling blue - green with envy

How has the artist used light to create a desired affect in this piece? What do you hypothesize the source of the light to be and why?

The artist has used light to direct the eye's attention toward the figures sitting at the tables. Although we cannot see the source of the light, based on prior knowledge we can guess that the light is coming from a window, The window is higher than the people because the light is being cast downwards.

intensity

The brightness or dullness of a color. Usage The intensity can be dulled by adding a small amount of the color's compliment.

Hue

The color's name such as red, yellow, blue. The color's name such as red, yellow, blue.

Value

The degree of lightness or darkness in a hue. Artists use value to add realism and form to a drawing.

What is the difference between tint and tone? What element of art do they relate to?

Tint is created by adding white to a hue (color), while tone is created by adding black to a hue (color). Tint and tone are related to shading, which is determined based on the 10-step value scale.

analogous

Hues next to one another on the color wheel. Green and blue are analogous colors.

Complimentary

Hues that are directly opposite one another on the color wheel. Yellow and purple are complimentary colors.

The photograph above is of a traditional Chinese wedding. Compare it to a wedding you would traditionally see in countries such as the U.S., and how is it an example of how color can create symbolic meaning.

In the wedding in the picture, the bride and groom are wearing primarily red, as well as the decorations are also overwhelmingly the same value of red that is in the close. In a traditional wedding in the U.S., the bride is traditionally in white, and the groom in black. The decorations and other items can be any color. The red in the photograph sets a certain mood and signifies meaning for this wedding and culture, that is different from others.

tertiary colors

Hue is made by combining one primary and one secondary hue. If you mix yellow and green, you will get a tertiary color.

secondary colors

Hues are created by combining equal parts of two primary colors. The secondary colors are orange, green, and purple.

Tertiary Colors

Hues made by combining equal amounts of a primary color and a secondary color that are beside

Explain the difference between complementary colors and analogous colors.

Complimentary colors are hues which are directly opposite of each other on the color wheel. Analogous colors are hues containing a common color, but in different proportions.

Light

The illumination coming from a light source.

Name the primary colors. Why are these colors considered the only "primary colors"?

The primary colors are red, blue, and yellow. These three colors are considered the primary colors because all others colors are created by mixing some combination of these colors.