Color Theory and Emotional Effects (Mod. 3)

•  Color definitely can change the emotion and feel of a painting. Certain colors can give a perception of a certain sentiment. These variations can range from different colors to subtle and minute changes (such as a different shade of the same color).  Different colors have the ability to arouse different emotions among those exposed to it. For example, a shade of pink (known as Baker-Miller pink) has been shown to calm the behavior of agitated individuals. Another study suggests that the color green is conducive to creativity. 

•  A theoretical aspect of color I found to be particularly intriguing is that all colors are dependent on light and that color is actually a component of light itself (as discovered by Newton). I was surprised to discover that no object intrinsically holds color. My red bag, the green tree outside, my blue bedspread; it is odd to think that none of these items have color within themselves but are rather just the reflection of light rays.  

• In the second video, "Do You See What I See? The Science of Color Perception" a woman is shown who is unable to see color, yet is a photographer. She has an uncanny ability to match different shades of grey to their color, and is in a way able to perceive some colors. What I found to be very interesting was that whether or not an individual has the ability to perceive colors, the natural ability to link color with emotion is still there. It is a fundamental part of human nature and allows to make sense of our surroundings.