Color Theory Flashcards
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What is color?

  • A measurement of temperature
  • The visual quality of objects created by the amount of light they reflect or absorb (correct)
  • A kind of food
  • A type of music
  • What are hues classified as?

    Primary, secondary, or intermediate

    Which colors make up the primary colors?

    Yellow, blue, and red

    What are the secondary colors?

    <p>Orange, violet, and green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does intermediate colors refer to?

    <p>Colors made by mixing a primary color and a secondary color that are next to each other on the color wheel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are warm colors?

    <p>Reds, yellows, and oranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cool colors?

    <p>Greens, blues, and violets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a color scheme?

    <p>A plan for using colors in an artwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a monochromatic color scheme?

    <p>A color scheme that uses different values of a single hue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does analogous color scheme mean?

    <p>A color scheme that uses colors that are side by side on the color wheel and share a hue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complementary color scheme?

    <p>A color scheme that uses hues that are across from each other on the color wheel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What includes neutral colors?

    <p>Black, white, and values of gray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who studied color?

    <p>Isaac Newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Color in Art

    • Color refers to the visual quality of objects based on the light they reflect or absorb.

    Types of Colors

    • Hues are categorized into primary, secondary, and intermediate colors.
    • Primary colors consist of yellow, blue, and red; they cannot be created by mixing other colors.
    • Secondary colors include orange, violet, and green, formed by mixing two primary colors.
    • Intermediate colors result from blending a primary color with a neighboring secondary color on the color wheel.

    Color Temperature

    • Warm colors encompass reds, yellows, and oranges, often associated with energy and passion.
    • Cool colors include greens, blues, and violets, typically conveying calmness and serenity.

    Color Schemes

    • A color scheme serves as a structured plan for incorporating colors in an artwork.
    • Monochromatic schemes utilize various values (tints and shades) of a single hue.
    • Analogous color schemes consist of colors that are adjacent on the color wheel and share a common hue.
    • Complementary schemes utilize colors situated directly across from each other on the color wheel, creating contrast.
    • Neutral color schemes incorporate black, white, and grays, offering a balanced palette.

    Historical Context

    • Isaac Newton is notable for his studies on color, contributing to our understanding of light and color theory.

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    This quiz focuses on key terms related to color theory in art, including definitions and classifications of colors. Strengthen your understanding of primary, secondary, and intermediate colors while exploring the visual qualities that define objects. Perfect for art students looking to enhance their knowledge in color concepts.

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