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Color Theory

Color Theory. What color communicates. From, “Theatrical Design and Production” by Gillette. Meaning of Color. Color’s meaning is influenced by: Culture Age Personality Adjoining Colors Individual Mood There is no one meaning for any specific color!. Yellow. Stimulating Cheerful

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Color Theory

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  1. Color Theory What color communicates. From, “Theatrical Design and Production” by Gillette

  2. Meaning of Color • Color’s meaning is influenced by: • Culture • Age • Personality • Adjoining Colors • Individual Mood There is no one meaning for any specific color!

  3. Yellow • Stimulating • Cheerful • Exciting • Joy • Serene • Unpleasant • Aggressive • Hostile

  4. Orange • Warm • Happy • Exciting • Hot • Disturbed • Distressed • Unpleasant

  5. RED • Happy • Affectionate • Striking • Active • Intense • Defiant • Powerful • Masterful • Strong • Hostile

  6. Green • Youthful • Fresh • Leisurely • Secure • Calm • Ill • Peaceful

  7. Blue • Pleasant • Cool • Comfortable • Tender • Social • Dignified • Sad • Strong • Great • Full

  8. Violet • Dignified • Stately • Vigorous • Disageeable • Sad • Dependent • Melancholy • Depressing

  9. Black • Sad • Melancholy • Vague • Unhappy • Dignified • Strong • Powerful • Hostile • Distressed • Old

  10. White • Pure • Tender • Soothing • Solemn • Empty

  11. Brown • Secure • Comfortable • Full • Sad • Disagreeable

  12. Other Things to Consider in Your Design What type of Fabrics will it be made of? • Natural: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Wool • Synthetic: Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester, Rayon The Type of Fabric will determine the texture of your costume- and texture communicates meaning. Consider the difference between a character wearing linen or wearing silk?

  13. What angles and lines will be used in your design? • Consider the difference between stiff lines and soft curves. • What kind of shapes can you use in your design? Geometric/Natural? Will you be able to see the human form beneath the costume?

  14. Color, texture and lines can say a lot for you! • Consider these different combinations: • Brown, rough cotton in soft lines. • Orange, slick polyester, with sharp angles. • Blue sheer fabric with a floating silhouette. • White wool with an unnatural shape. • Any others you can think of… When creating a costume be aware of what the choices you make are communicating to others.

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