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Chapter 6 – Color Class:

Please define the following vocabulary terms and answer the following question in complete
sentences. Complete sentences will help you better gather and organize your thoughts. Complete
sentences will also help you further develop your writing skills. These worksheets may or may not
be collected, but in the end will serve you well when it comes time for review and understanding of
the chapters and content. You may answer these questions on this sheet or you may attach another
lined sheet.
Vocabulary

Color

Color Spectrum

Hue

Color Wheel

Tint

Shade

Intensity

Complimentary Colors

Monochromatic

Analogous Colors

Pigments

Binder

Solvent

Dyes
Checking for understanding

1. What are the three properties of color?

2. Define Color Wheel. What does a color wheel show?

3. Describe the difference between tint and shade.

4. Compare and contrast the use of value in Figure 6.8 on page 140 and 6.9 on page 141.

5. Describe a monochromatic color scheme.

6. What types of colors, when placed side by side, seem to vibratre?

7. Compare and contrast the color schemes in Figures 6.20 and 6.21.

8. All paints are made up of what three basic ingredients?

9. What is the difference between paint pigments and dyes?

10. Select and analyze two artworks from this lesson. What is the meaning of the color choices?