Colour Theory and Mood · Painting & Colour

Primary and Secondary Mixing

Mastering the creation of a full spectrum from a limited palette of primary colours.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do certain colour combinations feel more balanced than others?
  2. 2How does adding white or black change the energy of a colour?
  3. 3What is the relationship between the colours on opposite sides of the wheel?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Art and Design - Painting and Colour Theory
Year: Year 3
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Colour Theory and Mood
Period: Painting & Colour

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