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

  1. 1How do complementary colors change the energy of a composition?
  2. 2What artistic elements create the mood in a monochromatic painting?
  3. 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

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