Color Theory Links:
Know these terms:
Primary Colors, Secondary Colors, Complementary Colors, Split Complements, Double Complements, Tertiary Colors, Analogous Colors, Warm + Cool Colors, Saturated Colors, Low + High Contrast Colors.
AND Prism, Color Wheel, Subtractive Color,Tint,Shade,Tone, Value...
Color Worqx
http://www.worqx.com/color/index.htm
This amazing web resource for color theory was created by a University of Minnesota graduate, Janet Lynn Ford.
Color Matters Website
http://www.colormatters.com/designart.html
http://www.colormatters.com/colortheory.html
http://www.colormatters.com/computers.html
Pantone Color
http://www.pantone.com/
Munsel Color Science Laboratory
http://www.cis.rit.edu/mcsl/
Color Theory – ArtIS 208 (Iowa State University, Ames, IA)
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~design/ART/ARTVS208/colorwheel.html
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Gestalt Theory + Visual Art
figure/ground The fundamental principle of perception which allows us to read imagery. This is made possible by contrast.
similarity The degree of sameness to each other. Sensations are grouped and ordered in the mind based upon their likeness toward one another.
proximity Degree of distance between sensations. Sensations are favored according to nearness of parts. Closer parts form groups by visually uniting.
continuance Grouping that results in a continuation of direction. Sensations are grouped into directional forms when the receiver reads motion implied by position.
closure Grouping into recognizable forms or shapes. Sensations are grouped into a complete visual form through the principles of similarity, proximity, and continuance.
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