INTD 53 dimension of hue. hue is simply the kind or name of a color a pure hue has not been mixed with white, black, grey or its complementary color this.

INTD 53

dimension of hue

hue is simply the kind or name of a color

a pure hue has not been mixed with white, black, grey or its complementary color

this distinction is important when trying to get colors to interact and react—pg.34

mixing hues

all begins with primaries

unequal proportions of the primaries are required to achieve equal VISUAL partnership

•pigment wheel primaries?•munsell wheel primaries?•light wheel primaries?•process wheel primaries?

mixing hues

hues can be mixed in 3 ways:

•two primaries— equal/unequal•two adjacent colors— equal/unequal

•tertiary, quaternary, quinary

•two complementary colors—equal/unequal

broken hues

a combination of unequal proportions of all the primaries—infinite possibilities

broken hues found in nature—russet, gold, ecru—called earth colors

usually warmer, more opaque and less intense than other hues

add a quality of richness

hues in compositions

compositions often work best with dominant hue—

•few hues over a wide area

dominant hue sets tonality for the piece

hues in compositions

primary hues•attract the eye•most stable•most easily recognized•offer greatest contrast

function best when used:•in small quantities•on small areas•in upper portions

hues in compositions

secondary hues•less stable•compatible with other colors

function well when used:•in large masses•in the lower portions of compositions

hues in compositions

tertiary hues•least stable—can become stable if used in greater proportion to primary•impart the least contrast

function well when used:•in large masses•in the lower portions of compositions

INTD 53

dimension of value

value

the lightness or darkness of a hue

changed only by adding white or black

•tint—white added•shade—black added

values of hues

pure hues vary in value•yellow—lighter value•purple—darker value

squint test—blend together?

9 white

values of hues: lighting

reduced light—•red, orange & yellow appear darker •blue & green appear lighter

strong light—lighter, pure values seem more intense

dim light—dark-valued pure hues seem more intense

values of hues: discords

when the value of a hue is opposite to its natural order

EXAMPLES:purple—naturally dark hueadd white—creates lavenderlavender—discord to purple

yellow—naturally light hueadd black—create discord

values of hues: discords

play supporting role in artists’ work: easily overshadowed—but stop tendency of “spread”

avoid large areas of light discord—weak;

small areas reduce monotony “highlights”

rules for highlights—pg. 40…

based on primary color closest to object featuring highlight etc…

value and spatial clarity: pattern & texture

differences in value create contrast which creates pattern & texture

delineates shapes as well as space—can be subtle or obvious

participation activity: value pattern

…using the simple pattern provided and your markers, create an example of pattern using different values of only one hue…hint: use layers of marker to create darker values

value and spatial clarity

value clarifies space in 5 ways:

•2D forms made to appear solid as result of shading•creates pattern and texture•imparts emotion•can give definition and emphasis•difference in values imparts contrast

value and spatial clarity: shading

chiaroscuro—traditional form of shading:highlight, light, shadow, core of shadow, reflected light, cast shadow

value and spatial clarity: emotion

stark contrasts—precision, firmness, objectivity, alertness

close values—haziness, softness, vagueness, quiet, rest, introspection

dark compositions—night, darkness, mystery, fear

light compositions—illumination, clarity, optimism

value and spatial clarity: definition & emphasis

contrast in value can be used to create emphasis

light values—more active, increase distance, make objects seem larger

value and spatial clarity: contrast & toning

wide differences in contrast make objects stand out & increase perceived size

value and spatial clarity: contrast & toning

toning—when a composition is worked on a mid-value surface

value in compositions: backgrounds

value in compositions: boundaries

dissolving boundaries—broken huesdisappearing boundaries—analogous hues

value in compositions: order

participation activity: grisaille

…using the “paint-by-number” image provided, create an example of the grisaille technique—make the image appear to have depth using only shades of gray