Culture… Why that Color?
‘The red and white and starry blue Is freedom’s shield and hope.’ Stars and Stripes Forever, John Philip Sousa Last year on the 4th of July a friend of mine posted red, white and blue on the Chromapost Social Network. … Continue reading
Learning How to Measure Color in Photography
Here at Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences we have a diverse population of students using a variety of approaches to study imaging. Our students are involved in multiple programs including fine art photography, photojournalism, advertising … Continue reading
TRAC 2014: Graydon Parrish Explains the Munsell Color System
In early March, 2014, over 300 people in the art world came to Ventura, California to attend the Representational Art Conference, also known as TRAC 2014. It’s an international gathering of those interested in exploring “representational art’s place in the … Continue reading
Art Design Projects for Kids at the Rhinebeck Science Foundation Discovery Festival
Ask a classroom of middle schoolers what happens when you mix red and green together. They’ll roll their eyes and mumble in a monotone “brown”. “So what?” their expressions will tell you, “I’ve known that since elementary school!” Or what … Continue reading
Colors for Kids: Teaching Colors to Children
Children usually learn about color during their preschool years. The ability to identify colors is considered a marker and milestone in a child’s cognitive process and is often part of early screening for development and educational admittance. … Continue reading
Top Art & Design Colleges to Study Color: Learning About Color, Art and Design Theory
On the international circuit, there are a handful of programs specifically designed for advanced color learning. Encompassing different aspects of the art and design field, there is a variety of ways and locations to learn about color. … Continue reading
Bingo! Color Theory Becomes an Educational Game Using Munsell Color System
Carole R. Brown has been a color theory instructor at the Art Institute of California for over 10 years. She joins us to talks about her hands-on approach to teaching. … Continue reading
Munsell’s New Book Answers the Question: What Are Neutral Colors?
Munsell Color is happy to announce its latest new book release, “The Munsell Book of Color – Nearly Neutrals Collection,” aimed at helping professionals and artist with identifying hard to define colors like the different shades of white. … Continue reading
Teaching Color Theory with a Global Cultural View
Ryerson University Professor of Color & Design, Alice Chu shares with us her discovery of Munsell Color and how she applies it in her curriculum. She specializes in color pedagogy and design trend forecast and has been teaching for over … Continue reading
Munsell: A Multitasking Artist With a Passion for Color Education
In the early 1900s, much of Munsell’s work on color theory was culminating in several business offers to produce his color education kit and photometer. Despite the business details of selecting a publisher, determining the appropriate selling price and commissions … Continue reading
