This workbook presents a diverse conceptual overview of color theory coupled with numerous studies and activities to solidify students’ understanding of design and color concepts through hands-on experience.   This workbook combines both a formal and content-oriented approach to color with students, allowing them to use it both technically and as an expressive tool.

As a practicing artist and an art educator, Becky Koenig has possessed a lifelong desire to master color. She created this text to present a wide range of many color theories, rather than a singular viewpoint. The workbook covers the expanding field of electronic color and discusses color in terms of art history and contemporary art. It includes a variety of student activities that have proved successful in the classroom.'

Contents

Part    1 - Color Study

Chapter    1 - The Nature of Color: Color Physics and Perception

Introduction       

Color Physics       

Primary Colors of Light      

Additive Color System       

Color Perception       

Additive Color Media       

Subtractive Color System       

Complementary Colors      

Activities       

Chapter    2 -The Color Circle and Color Systems: An Exploration

Introduction      

Color Circles and Systems–A Brief History       

Color Circles–A Rationale       

The Traditional Subtractive Color Circle       

Hues–Components of a Color Circle      

Achromatics and the Color Circle       

Hue Contrast      

Hue Relationships on the Color Circle       

Color Proportion       

Activities     

Chapter    3- Attributes of Color

Introduction     

Hue      

Value       

Saturation       

Systems of Color Saturation–Color Solids

Activities

Chapter    4 - Color Interaction

Introduction      

Color Relativity–Chevereul and Albers      

Optical Mixtures       

Other Types of Color Interaction       

Color Transparency       

Activities    

Chapter    5 - The Materials of Color

Introduction       

Physical Color       

Painting Media, 107

Process Materials

Activity   

Chapter    6 - Computer Color

Introduction       

Computer Color Basics      

The Color Monitor       

Pixel Depth       

Bitmap and Vector-based Programs       

Types of Graphic Software      

Using Computer Color       

Color Management       

Activities    

Part    2

Designing With Color

Chapter    7 - The Elements of Design

Introduction       

The Abstract Concepts of Design       

The Picture Plane       

Design Elements   

Activities       

Chapter    8 - The Principles of Design

Introduction       

Order and Chaos       

Gestalt Theory in Design       

Design Principles–Unity       

Economy       

Design Principle–Emphasis      

Design Principle–Balance       

Design Principles–Movement and Rhythm       

Activities

Chapter    9 - Color Schemes and Harmonies

Introduction       

Simple Color Harmonies       

Contrasting or Opposing Harmonies       

Split Complementary Harmony

Balanced Color Harmonies      

Keyed Color Harmonies       

Informal Color Harmonies       

Activities 

Chapter    10 - Designing With Color

Introduction       

Color Unity       

Color Emphasis 

Color Balance       

Color to Depict Form, Space, and Light      

Color Rhythm and Movement      

Activities    

Chapter    11 - Expressive Color

Introduction       

Color Psychology       

Color Symbols       

Environmental Color       

Color Harmony versus Color Discord      

Color Preference     

Color Expression       

Free Form Color Harmony       

Thematic Color       

Activities       

Chapter    12 - Color in Art

Introduction      

Reflected Light–Byzantine Mosaics       

Primacy of Form–The Renaissance       

Light and Movement–The Baroque       

Poetry in Color–Romantic Period

Time and Place–Impressionism      

Simple Elegance–Japanese Art       

Color Expression–Neoimpressionism       

Fauvism and Beyond       

Structured Space–Cubism   

Color Utopians–Modernism and De Stijl       

Pierre Bonnard–Premier Colorist       

Inner Light–Abstract Expressionism       

Light Reflected–Minimalism and Beyond       

Color in Installation and Image       

Glossary

Bibliography

Index of Student Illustrations and Photography Credits

Index\n

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