{"id":1595,"date":"2014-03-23T09:01:02","date_gmt":"2014-03-23T09:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wonderfuldarkness.com\/?p=1595"},"modified":"2014-03-25T01:02:56","modified_gmt":"2014-03-25T01:02:56","slug":"contrast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wonderfuldarkness.com\/?p=1595","title":{"rendered":"Contrast"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction<\/h2>\n

The seven color contrasts described by Johannes Itten are:<\/p>\n

\"7<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Contrast<\/a>Contrast of Hue<\/h3>\n

Contrast of hue is illustrated by undiluted colors in their most intense luminosity and is formed by the juxtaposition of these hues. The greater the distance between hues on a color wheel, the greater the contrast. Orange, green and violet are weaker in character than yellow, red and blue, and the effect of tertiary colors is even less distinct.<\/p>\n

\"Light<\/a>Light and Dark Contrast<\/h3>\n

The contrast of light and dark is formed by the association of light and dark values. Darkened colors are considered shades and shadows while lightened colors are described as tints and highlights.<\/p>\n

\"Cool<\/a>Cool and Warm Contrast<\/h3>\n

The contrast of cool and warm is formed by the apposition of warm and cool hues. Warm colors are often said to be hues from red through yellow, browns and tans included. Cool colors are often said to be the hues from blue-green through blue-violet, most grays included.<\/p>\n

\"Complementary<\/a>Complementary Contrast<\/h3>\n

When placed next to each other, complementary colors create the strongest contrast and reinforce each other. The contrast of complements is formed by the juxtaposition of opposites on the color wheel.<\/p>\n

\"Simultaneous<\/a>Simultaneous Contrast<\/h3>\n

Simultaneous contrast is the predisposition of a color to induce its opposite in hue, value and intensity upon an adjacent color and be mutually affected in return.<\/p>\n

\"Contrast<\/a>Contrast of Saturation<\/h3>\n

Contrast of saturation is formed by the collocation of light and dark values and their relative saturation. Saturation is controlled by adjusting tints, shades and tones or by mixing a color with its direct compliment.<\/p>\n

\"Contrast<\/a>Contrast of Extension<\/h3>\n

The contrast of extension, or proportion, is created by controlling the percentage of one color relative to another. It is used to balance, or counter the balance, of an image that is heavily weighted with a single hue.<\/p>\n

Explanations of Photographic Examples<\/h2>\n
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  1. My Contrast of Hue example displays reds, yellows and blues because, by definition, primary colors exhibit stronger contrast then secondary or tertiary hues. The result is an intriguing image of constant movement and perpetual divergence.<\/li>\n
  2. Light and Dark Contrast balances shades and tints, shadows and highlights, to produce variety, movement and harmony. In my example, the eye flows naturally from left to right while it follows the fence line; however, with the bright background and the dual-tone gate, the eye is drawn into the image and back to the left.<\/li>\n
  3. By emphasizing the warm reds, yellows and oranges in the foreground of my next example and allowing the cooler greens and blues to dominate the background, I successfully demonstrated Cool and Warm Contrast in a compelling image rich with interpenetration and repetition. The elaboration of the foreground in contrast with the background creates additional variety.<\/li>\n
  4. My Complementary Contrast image is dominated by a blue ground with a bright orange figure. As compliments and secondary hues they are strong enough to create an interesting visual impact but not so overwhelming as to generate an objectionable appearance.<\/li>\n
  5. Simultaneous Contrast allows complementary colors to enhance each other based on their positions within an image and their alliance with each other. In my example, the rich greens and reds within my forest scene intensify each other and even combine with the yellows that are naturally present. Many of the primarily green areas of the foliage mix with yellow tints as do the reds and browns of the branches and undergrowth.<\/li>\n
  6. By utilizing an unsaturated, plain blue background and highly saturated flower buds on sharply defined branches, a Contrast of Saturation is achieved. The buds are much more intense on such a flat, plain sky blue then they would appear had they been displayed against a bright yellow, red or orange or even a rich, dark royal blue, purple or green.<\/li>\n
  7. Finally, I displayed my example of Contrast of Extension by exhibiting a common fire hydrant figure against a natural ground of browns, yellows and greens. While much of the image is dominated by warm hues, the red in the primary figure stands out, not because it\u2019s a cool color or a larger shape but because it is a bold, concentrated hue surrounded by larger regions of distributed colors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Simple Contrast Examples<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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    <\/b>\"Hue<\/a>
    \nContrast of Hue<\/b><\/h1>\n


    \n    \"Light<\/a><\/b>
    \nLight and Dark Contrast<\/b><\/h1>\n

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    \"Cool<\/a><\/b>
    \nCool and Warm Contrast<\/b><\/h1>\n

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    \"Complementary<\/a>
    \nComplementary Contrast<\/b><\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

    \"Simultaneous<\/a>
    \nSimultaneous Contrast<\/b><\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

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    \"Saturation<\/a>
    \nContrast of Saturation<\/b><\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

    \"Extension<\/a>
    \nContrast of Extension<\/b><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

    Composition Variations<\/h3>\n

    \"Contrast<\/a>
    \n<\/b>Contrast of Hue<\/b><\/h1>\n

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    <\/h1>\n

    \"Light<\/a>
    \nLight and Dark Contrast<\/b><\/h1>\n

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    <\/h1>\n

    \"Cool<\/a>
    \nCool and Warm Contrast<\/b><\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

    \"Complementary<\/a>
    \nComplementary Contrast<\/b><\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

    \"Simultaneous<\/a>
    \nSimultaneous Contrast<\/b><\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

    <\/h1>\n

    \"Contrast<\/a>
    \nContrast of Saturation<\/b><\/h1>\n

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    <\/h1>\n

    \"Contrast<\/a>
    \nContrast of Extension<\/b><\/h1>\n

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    Introduction The seven color contrasts described by Johannes Itten are: Contrast of Hue Contrast of hue is illustrated by undiluted colors in their most intense luminosity and is formed by the juxtaposition of these hues. The greater the distance between hues on a color wheel, the greater the contrast. Orange, green and violet are weaker… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[84],"tags":[23,21,22],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1813,"url":"https:\/\/wonderfuldarkness.com\/?p=1813","url_meta":{"origin":1595,"position":0},"title":"Color Schemes","date":"April 14, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"Assignment Document seven color schemes utilizing modern photography. 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