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Page 1: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Chapter 4

Page 2: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful

design tools you have. People respond to different

colors in different ways, and these responses take place

on a subconscious, emotional level. In our American

culture, black has long been associated with death,

while white is believed to signify life and purity. In the

Orient, however, white is the traditional color of

mourning. In the United States, black has also come to

suggest sophistication and formality. Americans

generally associate trust an stability with the color

blue, while Koreans have this reaction to pink and other

pastel colors.

Color Symbolism

Page 3: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Cool Color Meanings (calming): Blue, Green, Turquoise, Silver Warm Color Meanings (exciting): Red, Pink, Yellow, Gold, Orange Mixed Cool/Warm Color Meanings: Purple, Lavender, Green, Turquoise Neutral Color Meanings (unifying): Brown, Beige, Ivory, Gray, Black, White

Page 4: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

•Blue, Red, White and Grey = Stability, Power, Trustworthiness, Conservatism •Yellow, Brown, Orange, Green = Nature, earthiness, warmth •Red, Orange, yellow = more warmth •Blues and Aqua's = water and coolness •Primary colors (Red, Blue, Yellow) = Convey fun    

Color Meanings

Page 5: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

•In the Western Culture: Purple and gold are often associated with Royalty, wealth and opulence •Red, White and Blue reminiscent of the American flag, immediately convey notions of patriotism and, to some extent, conservatism. •Green has taken on a very strong connotation as the color representing ecology and concern for the environment, however, it also conveys meanings associated with money and the suggestion "to go ahead" which is obviously derived from traffic lights. •Colors represent holidays and seasons of the year. •The Fall foliage colors of Red, orange, yellow, and brown are clearly expressive of Thanksgiving. Halloween: Orange and Black. Red and Green represent Christmas. Purple and Yellow and other pastels colors represent Easter.

Page 6: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Helen FrankenthalerBay Side (1967)Acrylic on canvas.

Page 7: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Hans HofmannThe Golden Wall (1961)Oil on canvas.

Page 8: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Edvard Munch The Scream (1893)Casein on paper.

Page 9: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Emil NoldeStill Life, Tulips (1930)Watercolor on paper.

Page 10: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Pablo PicassoThe Old Guitarist (1903)Oil on canvas

Page 11: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Mark RothkoBlue, Orange, Red (1961)Oil on canvas

Page 12: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Vincent Van GoghStarry Night (1889)Oil on canvas.

Vincent Van GoghStarry Night (1889)Oil on canvas.

Vincent Van GoghStarry Night (1889)Oil on canvas.

Page 13: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Vincent van Gogh: "Sunflowers (Vase with fifteen sunflowers)", 1888

Page 14: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

"Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment."Claude Monet (1840-1926)

Page 15: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Claude Monet Haystack at Sunset Near Giverny (1891)

Page 16: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Claude Monet, Haystack at Sunset ...

Page 17: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Claude Monet, Haystack Noon….

Page 18: Chapter 4. Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools you have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these.

Claude Monet, Haystack Winter

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Claude Monet, Haystack in winter at Sunset ...


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