Arbitrary SelfPortaits
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Complimentary colors are those directly across from each other on the color wheel and create the most contrast when used together, such as red and green or blue and orange. Arbitrary colors have no natural relation to the subject but may have emotional significance, like a blue horse or purple cat. The document instructs students to return to a found color image, examine its use of color more closely using terms like complimentary and color harmonies, and write a description for their portfolio analyzing the colors in the artwork.
Arbitrary SelfPortaits
- 2. Complimentary Colors • Colors that are opposite on the color wheel • Show maximum visual contrast between colors
- 3. Arbitrary Colors • Have no realistic or natural relation to the object that is depicted • But may have emotional significance • Such as in a blue horse or a purple cat
- 5. Arbitrary / Complimentary Portraits
- 6. Assignment Part Two Continued Return to your found image on the internet in color. Examine the color image in more depth. Use terms and color harmonies to describe the use of color in the artwork. Write about the color of the artwork using the terms you learned today. DO NOT FORGET. This assignment is an ongoing project that will develop over the semester. Once completed this piece of writing will be submitted to your portfolio.