Module 5: "Color in Art & Design"
  Lecture 13: "Introduction to Design"
 

 

Color Intensity

The second property is ‘intensity’, which refers to the strength and vividness of the color. For example, we may describe the color blue as "royal" (bright, rich, vibrant) or "dull" (greyed).

Color Intensity in Art

The third and final property of color is its ‘value’, meaning its lightness or darkness. The terms shade and tint are in reference to value changes in colors. Artists have extensively worked on color value and color intensity to create the depth of field and 3D effect (Plate4).

A. Author B. Van Gogh C. Still Life
Plate4 A, B & C Color Intensity in art

(SourcePlateB:http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&q=van+gogh+paintings&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1350&bih=555&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=8Y3JT9PuC82HrAedt_nFDg ; June 2, 2-12)

The third and final property of color is its ‘value’, meaning its lightness or darkness. The terms shade and tint are in reference to value changes in colors. Artists have extensively worked on color value and color intensity to create the depth of field and 3D effect.