Module Three

1. Specific colors have cultural and/or individual associations. These associations have affects on emotions as well. For example, in certain context, red can mean danger while in other contexts in can mean love. The context provides clues to a color's meaning. Another way color has effects on emotions is how blue is not associated with many foods. I thought this was interesting and something I did not really think about. Blue is associated as a appetite suppressant. Therefore, more foods are reds and other colors. These are examples of how color effects emotions.

2. The theoretical aspect of color that most intrigues/fascinates me is schemes. I chose this one because color schemes are used everywhere, more than I realized. I also did not realize how color schemes come about. Using different areas of the color wheel to create different schemes is interesting to me. Another thing that interested me about schemes is that the values and intensities of selected colors affect emotions and the associative impact. This can be seen in creating a scheme for a room when decorating. This is why schemes are most intriguing for me.

3. In the color video, June Redfern's painting when she was on the bridge in front of the water, had to biggest impact on me. I thought it was interesting that she said she likes the peace and quiet when she was on the bridge painting and I noticed how she started her painting with red, orange, and yellows. I think her mood of peace and quite is associated with the colors she chose to start with. Later in the video, she notes that red is a good ground to start on but I think when she was painting on the bridge I noticed how it was quiet and calm and the colors she was using when she was explaining her mood.

4. Jacques-Louis David's painting of the Renaissance had to biggest impact on me. As the video stated, I was not familiar with the story. When it was further explained, the colors and shapes and framing puts focus on the action. It is dark all around the men and behind the action taking place and puts a focal point on what the artist wants to be the center of attention. This is also a dark and sort of negative action and story so darker colors are used. There are not many bright colors used in this painting and this sets the tone of a darker story.