Painting: Color Symbolism "Quilt"

Color symbolism in art and anthropology refers to the use of color as a symbol in various cultures. There is great diversity in the use of colors and their associations between cultures and even within the same culture in different time periods. In fact, the same color may have very different associations within the same culture at any time. For example, red is often used for stop signs or danger. At the same time, red is also frequently used in association with romance, e.g. with Valentine's Day. White variously signifies purity, innocence, wisdom or death. Blue has similarly diverse meanings.

Examples of Color Theory in Famous Artworks

Your Project: Color Symbolism Quilt

You are going to choose 1 color and think of 9 different images that this color helps 'symbolize'.  BE CREATIVE!

For instance: If I choose RED and obviously red stands for romance, then instead of just drawing a heart, maybe I would draw 2 holding hands, and in another square I would draw a love letter, etc.  Think outside of the box!

Techniques you are going to learn:

• Layering Watercolor
• How to use Rubber cement and Misket to avoid paint getting into unwanted areas
• Varying a basic hue so that they aren't all the same!  Like Paint Chips!