Cornell University
Cornell University: Art, Design, and Visual Thinking: Color, Value, and Hue
Contains information on value, contrast, gradation, and the values of hues of colors. Has great color charts and links to related sites.
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Artyfactory: Color in Art Color Theory Ii, "Color as Symbol"
Color theroy II, "Color as Symbol", from artyfactory ia an introduction to color theory in Art. This page provides an explanation of what each color is used to represent visually in art and what emotions each color represents.
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Artyfactory: Color in Art Color Theory I, "Color as Light"
Color theory I, "Color as Light", from artyfactory is an introduction to color theory in Art. This page provides an explanation with visual examples for help.
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Artyfactory: Color in Art Color Theory Iii, "Color as Emotion"
Color theory III, "Color as Emotion", from artyfactory ia an introduction to color theory in Art. This page provides an explanantion with visual examples to help explain the effect color can have on emotion.
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Jake Biddington Puzzle Pictures by Susan Kaprov
A great lesson plan in an unusual art technique. The idea is to color puzzle pieces separately and then reconstruct the puzzle for a finished work of art. Some experimentation may be needed, but the idea is great and can be modified for...
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Art: Book of Multicultural Images
Pictures of people, clothing styles, spiritual deities, places, and animals from around the world to color, to paint, and to use as inspiration. Different historical periods and cultures are represented making this a good resource for...
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Arts Connect Ed Artist's Toolkit Encyclopedia: Balance
An interactive site that explores the elements and principles of visual art through the artist's toolkit. This is the encyclopedia entry for balance which covers symmetry and asymmetry, balance with color, and other types of balance.
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Abstract Art: Contemporary Abstract Art
Discover Contemporary Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Illusionism, and Lyrical Abstraction through artists that paint in these styles. Biographical information and visuals of artists work.
Goshen College
Some Ideas About Composition and Design
Starts with explaining visual elements, goes through design principles, balance, visual effects, and more. Teaching tips included too.
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Guidance Communications: The Alphabet of Art
A site dedicated to providing vocabulary for the elements of visual design. Includes a visual notation system for describing both the elements and attributes of art.
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