Nature is great teacher.
Observing nature we can recognize analogous color schemes.
Analogous color schemes tend to feel relaxed, serene and calm.
Different kinds of color schemes evoke a range of responses
from energizing to depressing.
Claude Monet (split complimentary)
There are innumerable color schemes.
We can organize them into 4 categories.
triadic (Warhol)
Complimentary (Mucha)
monochromatic (Dumas)
complimentary (Van Gogh)
Complimentary/monochromatic (Dumas)
Monochromatic (Van gogh)
monochromatic (Dumas)
Complimentary (Eggleston)
Complimentary (Eggleston)
Monochromatic (Eggleston)
Below are a series of paintings from Picasso's blue period. The mood is set by the
blue color scheme. Compare these paintings to Dumas's red portrait and Eggleston's
red room.
Purple and yellow, complimentary colors, lend the image energy and
intrigue. Of the paintings in the "blue period", this portrait by Picasso stands
apart because of its more vibrant color scheme.
Project #4
2 Color Schemes
Explore the types of color schemes and their effect on emotions.
Choose 2 types of color schemes from the list below and 2 emotions.
Create 2 designs/compositions with collage or paint to represent your chosen emotions and color schemes types.
For example, create a compostion that represents in some way a peaceful room or a powerful person.
Mount collages/compositions on 8 x 8 mat board, label and include a statement identifying the color scheme and emotion you’ve illustrated.
Themes:
the portrait
a landscape
a dream
a room
Color schemes:
Monochromatic
Analogous
Complimentary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Project #4
2 Color Schemes
Explore the types of color schemes and their effect on emotions.
Choose 2 types of color schemes from the list below and 2 emotions.
Create 2 designs/compositions with collage or paint to represent your chosen emotions and color schemes types.
For example choose Analogous and Anger, or choose Split compliment and Joy.
Develop compositions that adhere to that color scheme and express the emotion.
Develop compositions that adhere to that color scheme and express the emotion.
Each color scheme must contain at least 3 colors, tints, tones or shades.
In addition to your chosen emotions, choose one or two themes from the
list below on which to base your compostion. They may be abstract or representational.
For example, create a compostion that represents in some way a peaceful room or a powerful person.
Mount collages/compositions on 8 x 8 mat board, label and include a statement identifying the color scheme and emotion you’ve illustrated.
Themes:
the portrait
a landscape
a dream
a room
Color schemes:
Monochromatic
Analogous
Complimentary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Emotions: (or come up w/your own)
Angry
Happy
Depressed
Excited
Calm
Powerful
Loved
Peaceful
Tired
100 points
Due 2/10.
Angry
Happy
Depressed
Excited
Calm
Powerful
Loved
Peaceful
Tired
100 points
Due 2/10.
