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Properties of Color
Hue is the term for the pure spectrum colors which appear in a rainbow or
the Primary Color Wheel. Hues are commonly referred to by the "color names”
– yellow, orange, red, violet (or purple), blue, and green.
The Primary Color Wheel
is made up of twelve colors which
progress around the wheel in
gradual increments.
Primary Color Wheel
Primary Colors (A): Yellow, Blue and Red
These three Primary Colors are
blended together to produce other
colors called Secondary Colors (B):
C
• Yellow + Red = Orange
• Red + Blue = Violet (or Purple)
• Blue + Yellow = Green
When you combine a Primary Color
with a Secondary Color, you produce
a Tertiary Color (C). Some of these
include:
• Red + Orange = Red Orange
• Yellow + Green = Yellow Green
• Red + Violet (Purple) = Red Violet
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C
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Color Value refers to the lightness or darkness of the hue.
A Tint is a mixing result of a pure color to which white has been added. A
tint is lighter than the original color. It’s sometimes called “pastel.”
A Shade is a mixing result of a pure color to which black has been added. A
shade is darker than the original color.
Camouflage in Nature
Abbott Handerson Thayer (1849 – 1921)
was an American artist and naturalist.
As a painter, Thayer focused much of his
energy on portraits and landscapes.
However, when not working on his art,
Thayer devoted his time to studying
what he called “protective coloration” in
nature. It was Thayer’s belief that
animal markings, like zebra stripes and
leopard spots, were more than just
decorative markings. Instead, by making
animals harder to see, these markings
helped them hide from predators or stalk
their prey.
Painting by Abbot Handerson Thayer from his book: “Concealing Coloration in the
Animal Kingdom.”
Painting by Abbot
Handerson Thayer
from his book:
“Concealing
Coloration in the
Animal Kingdom.”
Camouflage in the Military
In 1898, Thayer first proposed
using camouflage patterns to
protect ships. However, it was
not until 17 years later (World
War I) that the use of ship
camouflage was approved for
American ships.
The French were the first to
establish an official camouflage
unit in 1915. The first form of
camouflage was a military
uniform.
Camouflage Samples
Camouflage is now seen as a strategic tool used to blend soldiers with
their surroundings and confuse the enemy.
Camouflage in Art –
Andy Warhol
Camouflage in Art Photography –
Liu Bolin
Camouflage in Art Photography –
Liu Bolin