Demonstrates by use of a glass prism that white light is actually a combination of several colors, which can be reproduced by pigments. Shows how the three primary colors can be mixed to make secondary colors and, in turn, intermediate colors. A color solid shows the three dimensions of color - hue, value and intensity, and examples illustrate how combinations of colors can create pleasing effects and different moods and feelings.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002231
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Color - Physiological aspects
Crafts & Visual Arts → Color - Physiological effect
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Color
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Color - Physiological aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Color - Physiological effect
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)