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The Art and Science of Impressionist Color

Teacher guide The Art and Science of Impressionist Color

TLF ID M021311

In this sequence of lessons, students will learn about the Impressionist painters' use of colour and how it connected to early-19th-century scientific theories about colour. They will explore combinations of primary and secondary colours, experiment creating secondary colours, and create a landscape using complementary colours.

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Year level

3; 4

Topics Regional art Cultural imperialism Aesthetics Composition (Visual arts) Artists Visual arts Art movements Art materials Culture Colour (Visual arts) Cultural contexts Narratives Symbols
Learning area
  • The Arts
  • Visual Arts

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