Color Theory (Art 2 & Adv. Art)

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An element of art that refers to the lightness and darkness of a color.

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value

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Element of art produced when a wavelength of light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes. This element can affect people's mood or feelings. Many artists use different types of schemes with this element, such as, analogous, complementary, neutral, warm or cool, etc.

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color

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Name for colors that appear next to each other, neighbors, on the color wheel. When they are together they appear harmonious and blend.

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analogous colors

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Colors that are directly opposite on the color wheel. When mixed together, they make gray or brownish-gray.

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complementary

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The 3 primary colors are..

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red, yellow, and blue

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What is so special about the primary colors?

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they make all the other colors on the color wheel

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What are the 3 secondary colors?

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green, purple, and orange

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How do you make a secondary color?

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a primary plus a primary

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How do you make a tertiary or intermediate color?

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a primary plus a secondary

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Which colors are considered warm colors?

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pink, yellow, orange, and red