The History and Mystery of Color

About this course:

Artists have used color to create an array of symbolism, emotions and socio-political meanings within their historical context. Additionally, artists have utilized their knowledge of color to portray mood, light, depth and point of view. In this course, we discuss a variety of paintings throughout history to understand intention and the stories behind the paintings. We look at the various histories of color and their meanings in various societies and cultural contexts, as well as the materials and processes used to make colors. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.