Color Theory and Emotional Expression · Painting and Color Theory

The Temperature of Color

Exploring warm and cool colors and their psychological impact on the viewer.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do certain colors make us feel physically warmer or cooler?
  2. 2How does an artist use color temperature to create a focal point?
  3. 3What happens to the mood of a painting if we swap all warm colors for cool ones?

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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