Color Theory and Emotional Expression · Painting and Color Theory

Complementary Contrasts

Learning how complementary color pairs create visual vibration and energy in a composition.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do opposite colors on the wheel look so intense when placed side by side?
  2. 2How can we use color contrast to lead the viewers eye through a piece?
  3. 3Which complementary pair best represents the concept of energy?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Color Theory and Emotional Expression - P4MOE: Visual Elements and Principles - P4
Level: Primary 4
Subject: Art
Unit: Color Theory and Emotional Expression
Period: Painting and Color Theory

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