Exploring Colour: Learn the Basics of Colour Theory

Question 1

Which group of colours can make you feel calm and relaxed?

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Blue, green, and purple

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Red, yellow, and blue

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Pink, orange, and yellow

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Black, white, and grey

Question 2

Which of the following colours is considered a cool colour?

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Blue

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

Question 3

What is an interesting fact about the colour blue?

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Many cultures believe blue is a lucky colour.

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Blue always makes people feel sad.

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Blue is a new colour that hasn't been around for long.

Question 4

When mixing blue and yellow paint to make green, what happens if you add more blue paint?

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The green will be darker.

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The green will be lighter.

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The green will be brighter.

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The green will turn into blue.

Question 5

What makes a colour appear more intense or less intense?

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Its saturation

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Its shade

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Its tint

Question 6

In Indian culture, which colour is traditionally worn by brides and is believed to bring good fortune and joy?

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Red

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 7

How does changing the lightness or darkness of a colour impact the feeling and atmosphere of an artwork?

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It affects the overall mood and atmosphere.

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It alters the colour's shade.

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It changes the colour's brightness.

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It changes the colour's purity.

Question 8

In different cultures, the colour green can have different meanings. What is the difference in the meaning of green between Western and Eastern cultures?

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In the West, green is associated with luck, prosperity, and the environment, while in the East, it is linked to growth, harmony, and youth.

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In the West, green is a lucky colour, while in the East, it is an unlucky colour.

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In the West, green is a symbol of nature and growth, while in the East, it is associated with money and wealth.

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In the West, green is primarily associated with royalty, while in the East, it is connected to the military.

Question 9

How can colour be used in design and marketing to affect people's choices?

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Make things look more appealing

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Create a brand's identity

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Influence our feelings

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Colour has no effect on our choices

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a practical use of colour theory?

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Studying past events

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Clothing and fashion

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Building design

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Selling products

Question 11

Which colour scheme features colours that are directly opposite each other on the colour wheel, such as red and green, or blue and orange?

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Complementary

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Monochromatic

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Analogous

Question 12

Why is it important to learn about colour theory?

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Colour theory helps us understand how colours work together and how to use them effectively.

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Colour theory is only important for artists.

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Colour theory is not important because we can just use our eyes to choose colours.

Question 13

What changed how artists use colour?

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New paints and dyes changed how artists use colour.

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Artists always used colour the same way.

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Artists used to use more primary colours, and now they use more secondary colours.

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Colour theory stayed the same throughout history.

Question 14

Which colours would you choose for a classroom where you want to feel calm and learn well?

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Blue, green, and purple

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Red, orange, and yellow

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Black, white, and grey

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Pink, yellow, and green

Question 15

How can colours make us feel different?

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Colours can make me feel different emotions depending on how I'm feeling.

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I can choose colours for my artwork to make people feel the way I want them to feel.

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Colours can't make us feel any emotions.

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The emotions we feel from colours are always the same for everyone.

Question 16

Which colours are known to have a calming effect on people?

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Blue and green

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Red and yellow

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Purple and orange

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Black and white

Question 17

How can the colours we choose affect people?

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They can make people feel different emotions.

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They can follow certain rules.

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They can be confusing if too many are used.

Question 18

How have new tools and changing ideas about colours influenced the way we use and think about colours in art?

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Both new tools and changing ideas about colours have influenced the way we use and think about colours in art.

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Only new tools have changed the way we use and think about colours in art.

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Only changing ideas about colours have influenced the way we use and think about colours in art.

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Nothing has influenced the way we use and think about colours in art.

Question 19

How can the colours you choose affect the message or feeling of a painting or design?

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They can create or change the mood or feeling.

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They can't change the message or feeling.

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They decide what you can draw or paint.

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They don't make any difference to the overall impact.

Question 20

When you mix a primary colour (like red, yellow, or blue) with a secondary colour (like green, orange, or purple), what kind of colour do you make?

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A tertiary colour

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Another primary colour

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Another secondary colour

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A complementary colour

Question 21

Why do shops like toy stores and candy stores often use bright and exciting colours on their walls and displays?

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To make the products in the store stand out and be more noticeable.

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To make the shops look bigger and more spacious.

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To make the customers feel calm and relaxed.

Question 22

Which word tells us how light or dark a colour appears?

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Colour value

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Colour hue

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Colour saturation

Question 23

In many cultures, red is a warning colour. However, in China, it's considered a lucky colour. Why is that?

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Red represents happiness and good luck in Chinese culture.

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Red is a bright and cheerful colour.

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Red is a colour commonly found in nature in China.

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Red is the colour of the Chinese flag.

Question 24

What is the main difference between analogous and monochromatic colour schemes?

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Analogous: next to each other on the colour wheel; Monochromatic: different shades of the same colour

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Analogous: opposite each other on the colour wheel; Monochromatic: different tints of the same colour

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Analogous: complementary to each other on the colour wheel; Monochromatic: different tones of the same colour

Question 25

You're designing a poster to make people excited for your school's fun run. Which colors would make the poster feel happy and energetic?

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Red and Yellow

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Blue and Green

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Purple and Orange

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Black and White

Question 26

How do warm and cool colours affect the mood of a painting?

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Warm colours make people feel happy and excited, while cool colours make people feel calm and relaxed.

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Warm colours make objects look closer, while cool colours make objects look farther away.

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Warm colours are for big things and cool colours are for small things.

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There is no difference between warm and cool colours.

Question 27

What happens to a colour when you mix it with white paint?

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It becomes paler

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It becomes brighter

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It stays the same

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It changes to a completely different colour

Question 28

When using colour in marketing, advertising, and social media, what's important to remember?

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Use colours respectfully and inclusively.

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Only use bright and flashy colours.

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Use colours that everyone will like.

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Avoid using dark or muted colours.

Question 29

When making a poster or website, what can you do to help people with colour blindness see the information clearly?

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Use colours with a big difference between them.

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Only use bright colours.

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Use a mix of different colours and patterns.

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Only use black and white.

Question 30

What colour do you get when you mix blue and yellow?

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Green

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Purple

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Red

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Orange

Question 31

What can you add to a colour to make it look brighter?

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White

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Black

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Grey

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Brown

Question 32

What is a colour wheel?

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A circle that shows all the colours

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A square that shows all the colours

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A triangle that shows all the colours

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A line that shows all the colours

Question 33

What might happen to a painting if you use a warm colour?

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It might make the painting look happy

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It might make the painting look sad

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It might make the painting look angry

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It might make the painting look scared

Question 34

Which of these ways to mix colours uses wet paint?

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Wet-on-wet

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Dry-on-dry

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Layering

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Glazing

Question 35

Which of these words means a colour that is lighter than the original colour?

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Tint

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Shade

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Hue

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Tone

Question 36

Which colour scheme uses colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel?

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Complementary

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Monochromatic

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Analogous

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Triadic

Question 37

What effect can using only one colour in a painting have?

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It can create a sense of unity

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It can create a sense of excitement

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It can create a sense of movement

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It can create a sense of depth

Question 38

Which of these colours is not a primary colour?

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 39

What colour is opposite blue on the colour wheel?

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Red

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Yellow

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Green

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Orange

Question 40

Which feeling can warm colours make you have when looking at a picture?

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Happy

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Sad

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Excited

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Scared

Question 41

What is the best way to create a smooth transition between two colours?

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Blending

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Layering

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Stippling

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Hatching

Question 42

What is the word for how strong or bright a colour is?

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Saturation

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Hue

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Value

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Temperature

Question 43

Which of these colours comes from nature?

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Burnt Sienna

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Ultramarine

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Cadmium Red

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Phthalo Blue

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a primary colour on the colour wheel?

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 45

What colour is created when you mix red and yellow paint?

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Orange

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Purple

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Green

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Blue

Question 46

Which colour is on the colour wheel opposite blue?

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Red

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Yellow

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Green

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Orange

Question 47

Which of these is a warm colour?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 48

What is the effect called when different colours are blended together gradually?

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Gradiation

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Shading

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Toning

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Saturation

Question 49

What tool is used to mix and prepare paint?

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Palette

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Brush

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Canvas

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Easel

Question 50

What is the technique used to smoothly transition between different colours called?

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Blending

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Shading

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Highlighting

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Contouring

Question 51

Which of these is an example of a cool colour?

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Orange

Question 52

What are the primary colours?

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Red, yellow, blue

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Red, blue, green

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Yellow, green, blue

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Blue, green, purple

Question 53

What is the name of the colours that are made by mixing two primary colours?

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Secondary colours

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Tertiary colours

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Warm colours

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Cool colours

Question 54

Which of these colours is a warm colour?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Violet

Question 55

What colour is made by mixing yellow and blue?

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Green

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Orange

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Purple

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Red

Question 56

What do we call the flat surface that we mix colours on?

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Palette

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Brush

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Canvas

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Easel

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a type of colour scheme?

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Rainbow

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Monochromatic

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Analogous

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Complementary

Question 58

What does it mean to use contrasting colours in a painting?

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Using colours that are opposite on the colour wheel

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Using bright and dark colours

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Using warm and cool colours

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Using colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel

Question 59

How can you create a sense of movement in a painting?

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Using overlapping shapes

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Using straight lines

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Using dark colours

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Using lots of detail

Question 60

What is the difference between hue, saturation and value?

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Hue is the purity of the colour, saturation is the intensity of the colour, and value is the lightness or darkness of the colour.

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Hue is the colour, saturation is the brightness, and value is the darkness.

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Hue is the lightness or darkness of the colour, saturation is the purity of the colour, and value is the intensity of the colour.

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Hue is the saturation of the colour, saturation is the value of the colour, and value is the hue of the colour.

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a warm colour? (blue)

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Orange

Question 62

How can colour be used in a film to create a particular feeling in the audience?

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To create a specific mood or atmosphere

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To make the film more exciting

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To make the film look more realistic

Question 63

What colour do you get when you mix Red and Yellow together?

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Orange

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Green

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Purple

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Blue

Question 64

What is the name of the tool that helps us to choose colours that go well together?

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Colour wheel

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Paint palette

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Colour swatch

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Colour chart