Use these definition cards for colour theory as a starter for your lesson. They will consolidate learning of colour theory and can be used for group work.
Print and laminate the sheets and then cut into the cards. Cut each card in half for your students to sort. This is a great way to include group work and collaboration in your art lessons.
There is a UK and USA version for the different spellings of colour/color and use of Harmonious/Analogous.
- Primary Colour
- Secondary Colour
- Tertiary Colour
- Harmonious or Analogous Colour
- Complementary Colour
- Monochromatic
- Triadic Colour
- Split Complementary
- Warm Colours
- Cool Colours
- Hue
There are many more colour theory art resources on The Arty Teacher. Each with a UK and US version for the different spellings of the words ‘colour’.
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