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THEORY+ COLOR M.2
Introduction
This chapter aims to explore the relationship between color and light in art and design by examining the principles of color theory, the scientific basis of color, and how humans respond to it. By studying these factors, we can gain a deeper understanding of how color and light interact in art and design.
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Reflection
Occur when light strikes a surface that reflects only certain wavelengths of light, while absorbing others.
Difraction
occurs when a primary obstruction to light is present. The light’s merging with the object or opening causes the waves to bend and expand outward, creating bright, dark, or colorful bands.
Complementary Colors
Are pairs of colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. When placed next to each other, they create a strong contrast and can enhance each other’s brightness and intensity. The three primary complementary color pairs are red-green, blueorange, and yellow-purple.
Primary Colors
Are the three colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors together: red, blue, and yellow. These colors are used as the foundation for all other colors.
Refraction
When the light bends as a result of one or more light rays passing through one medium and into a denser one, such air, water, or a prism. When light is slowed down by the material it is passing through, colored light refocuses in a prism and rains down.
Additive And Substractive Color
Additive color mixing involves combining light to create new colors. The primary colors of additive mixing are red, green, and blue. (RGB)Subtractive color mixing involves combining pigments or dyes to create new colors. The primary colors of subtractive mixing are cyan, magenta, and yellow (CMYK).
Secondary Colors
Are created by mixing two primary colors together. The three secondary colors are green (made by mixing blue and yellow), orange (made by mixing red and yellow), and purple (made by mixing blue and red).
Tertiary Colors
Are are created by mixing a primary color with a secondary color. There are six tertiary colors: red-orange, yellow-orange, yellowgreen, blue-green, blue-purple, and redpurple.
