Colour in Art and Perception – Carinna Parraman
Announcing the second in our series of colour lectures “From Colour Fundamentals to Colour Applications Across Design and Industry’ will be on 27 November 2024 and presented by Professor Carinna Parraman, who will be talking about ‘Colour in Art and Perception”
Introduction
Over the centuries, artists have been fascinated by the phenomena of light, recording the way objects appear under different lighting conditions and rendering appearances through pigment and the juxtaposition of colours. This fascination with light and colour has also led artists to explore the psychological aspects of optical qualities and color juxtaposition through abstract art.
Artists and photographers, both in the past and present, grapple with a common dilemma: how to encapsulate the ever-changing light spectrum of a scene. Even on a windless, sunlit day, the environment is in a perpetual state of flux: the sun, clouds, and shadows are in constant motion, as are the people, traffic, and objects within the scene.
This presentation explores the works of historic and contemporary artists who were strongly influenced by the appearance of light, the perceptual impact of colour, and most importantly, the role of the observer in shaping the artwork experience.
Approximate length of lecture: 30 minutes
About the Lecture Series
Understanding the role of colours across industries varies significantly. It requires different skills, languages, and tools to communicate effectively and accurately. The series of lectures, “From Colour Fundamentals to Colour Applications across Design and Industry”, comprises nine inspirational women speakers who are experts and practitioners in their field. All are working and drawing from their disciplines, including in printing, fashion design, product design, art, interior design, built environment (design, materials, urban planning, conservation), and material science and production, and will explore and discuss current thinking about the role of colours across disciplines.
This series of CPD short lectures (approx 30 minutes per lecture) is aimed at practitioners working with colours in design. It is funded by the University of The West of England, Bristol, and hosted by the Centre for Print Research
