**This class will be taught on Zoom**
Artists have used color to create an array of symbolism, emotions and socio-political meanings within the context of the time period in which they worked. Additionally, artists have utilized their knowledge of color to portray mood, light, depth, and point of view in a work of art. In this course, we discuss a variety of paintings and decorative objects throughout history to understand the artists’ intentions and the stories behind their works of art. We will also discuss the various histories of color, their meanings in various societies and cultural contexts, as well as the materials and processes used to make pigments.
Week by Week Outline:
Week 1: The color red
Week 2: The color orange
Week 3: The color yellow
Week 4: The color green
Week 5: The color blue
Week 6: The color purple
