Elements of Art Color Shape Line Form Space Texture Value Which is your favorite element? OK, my favorite is…
COLOR What is color? How to use color in art-making COLOR COLORCOLOR
WHAT IS COLOR? 1. Write your own definition 2. Look up the Art Talk definition The visual sensation based on the reflection of light from a surface. The three characteristics of color are hue, value and intensity. 3. One definition is: DO NOW
Light Reflection 1.Turn the light on 2.The light hits the orange 3.All colors are absorbed in the orange 4. Only the color “orange” reflects off the orange
The Three Characteristics of Color HUE VALUE INTENSITY The color itself, such as green. The lightness or darkness of a color. Add white to get lightness, black for darkness. The brightness or dullness of a color. HUE VALUE INTENSITY
COLOR WHEEL PRIMARY Red Yellow Blue SECONDARY Orange Purple Green
WARM COLORS Red Orange Yellow Warm colors come forward
COOL COLORS Green Blue Purple COOL COLORS recede / go back
COLOR SCHEMES Analogous 3 or more colors next to each other on the color wheel
COLOR SCHEMES Triad 3 colors equal distance on the color wheel
COLOR SCHEMES Split Complimentary 3 colors opposite each other on the color wheel
Color Worksheet Name:Period: 1. Write your own definition of color: 2. Write out the textbook definition of color: 3. List the three characteristics of color: 4. List three color schemes and define them. 5. List warm colors. List cool colors. 6. Without using a compass, draw out a Color Wheel. Label primary and secondary colors. Extra Credit: Draw a diagram of how light and color work together Make sure you leave enough space between these questions.