The World of Color · Painting and Color Theory

Mood and Color

Examining how artists use warm and cool colors to communicate feelings.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does blue often make us think of cold or quiet things?
  2. 2How would a painting of a fire change if we used green instead of orange?
  3. 3What artistic elements create the mood in this landscape?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Paint and ColorNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: Foundations of Visual Art
Unit: The World of Color
Period: Painting and Color Theory

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