Visual Language and Studio Practice · Drawing and Composition
Color Theory and Mood
An examination of the color wheel, color relationships, and the psychological effects of color palettes on the viewer.
Key Questions
- 1How do warm and cool colors alter the atmospheric feeling of a landscape?
- 2Why might an artist choose complementary colors to create a focal point?
- 3What cultural associations influence how we interpret specific colors in art?
Common Core State Standards
NCAS: Creating VA.Cr2.2.6NCAS: Responding VA.Re8.1.6
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Visual Language and Studio Practice
Period: Drawing and Composition
Suggested Methodologies
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