Visual Narratives and Studio Practice · Drawing and Composition
Color Theory and Psychological Impact
An investigation into the science of color and how specific palettes evoke cultural and emotional associations.
Key Questions
- 1How do complementary colors change the energy of a composition?
- 2What artistic elements create the mood in a monochromatic painting?
- 3In what ways can color subvert the expectations of the viewer?
Common Core State Standards
NCAS: Responding VA.Re8.1.8NCAS: Creating VA.Cr2.1.8
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Visual Narratives and Studio Practice
Period: Drawing and Composition
Suggested Methodologies
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