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| DESIGN ELEMENT COLOUR MONOCHROMATIC COLOUR The above images are examples of a monochromatic colour scheme shades and tints of BLUE Monochromatic colour schemes are derived from a single base color, and extended using its shades and tints (that is, a color modified by the addition of black and white click here for more information ). Although using such a limited palette runs the risk of creating a boring design, it also causes an immediate unifying or harmonious effect. In other words, all parts of the design have something in common, which therefore pulls it all together. Tints, Shades, and Tones These terms are often used incorrectly, although they describe fairly simple colour concepts. If a colour is made lighter by adding white, the result is called a tint. If black is added, the darker version is called a shade. And if grey is added, the result is a different tone. more The mood of a painting can be strongly influenced by the colours. In Picasso’s so-called “Blue Period” (1901-4), his blue paintings portrayed destitute human beings. Blue was chosen deliberately - cold, signifying misery and despair - to intensify the hopelessness of the figures depicted - beggars, prostitutes, the blind, out-of-work actors and circus folk, not least Picasso himself and his penniless friends. At that time Picasso even wore blue clothes ..... continued more HOME |
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| "The Tragedy" Pablo PICASSO Who is Pablo Picasso? Click image for larger view or click here |
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| COLOUR SCHEMES MONOCHROMATIC ANALOGOUS COMPLEMENTARY TRIADIC |
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