Visual Arts Final ExamMrs. Moore/ Art I, Advanced Art, Studio/ Portfolio

Part I: Color Theory & Principles/ elements of Art

Part II: Art History

Part III: Project Application

Color Wheel

                                                              

Primary Colors

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue

: With these colors (+black & white) all other colors can be made

• Can NOT be made by mixing other colors

Secondary Colors

• Orange• Green• Violet

:colors produced by mixing 2 primary colors in equal proportions

Tertiary Colors

:created by mixing1 Primary + 1 Secondary

color6 tertiary colors:1. Red-orange2. Yellow- orange3. Yellow- green4. Blue- green5. Blue- violet6. Red- violet

Warm Vs. Cool Colors

Warm: made with red, yellow, and orange or some combination of these– Sunlight & warmth

Cool: made with blue, green, and purple or some combination of these-Calm & Peaceful, but also cold & impersonal

Complementary Colors

• Colors opposite on the color wheel; create strong contrast when placed next to each other

• Main Sets:• 1. Yellow & Violet• 2. Blue & Orange• 3. Red & Green

Analogous Colors

-colors next to each other on the color wheel

*look pleasant together because they are closely related

Examples: yellow, yellow- green, & green