Color Theory and Painting · Painting and Color
Atmospheric Landscapes
Using color temperature and value to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in natural scenes.
Key Questions
- 1How does the color of the sky change the appearance of the land below?
- 2Why do distant mountains appear bluer and less detailed than nearby trees?
- 3What emotions are evoked by a limited color palette versus a vibrant one?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Paint and ColourNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Creative Expressions and Visual Literacy
Unit: Color Theory and Painting
Period: Painting and Color
Suggested Methodologies
Ready to teach this topic?
Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.
More in Color Theory and Painting
Abstract Expressionism
Focusing on the process of painting and the use of color and texture to communicate feelings without literal representation.
2 methodologies
Impressionist Light
Studying how light changes throughout the day and practicing broken color techniques to capture fleeting moments.
3 methodologies