Color Theory and Painting · Painting and Color

Color and Emotion

Exploring how warm and cool palettes influence the psychological impact of an abstract work.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do certain colors make us feel specific emotions?
  2. 2How can an artist use clashing colors to create a sense of energy?
  3. 3What happens to a composition when the color balance is shifted?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - PaintingNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Creative Perspectives: 5th Class Visual Arts
Unit: Color Theory and Painting
Period: Painting and Color

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