Contrast and Complement (Year 3)
This project teaches children about colour theory by studying the colour wheel and colour mixing. It includes an exploration of tertiary colours, warm and cool colours, complementary colours and analogous colours, and how artists use colour in their artwork.
Project scope
Contrast and Complement (Year 3) provides a structured approach to Art and Design, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Art and design
Topics covered
- Analogous colours
- Artists’ work
- Colour mixing
- Colour theory
- Complementary colours
- Tertiary colours
- Warm and cool colours
What's included
Contrast and Complement (Year 3) is a comprehensive Art and Design project that boasts an array of essentials including:
- Knowledge Organiser
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