As a requirement of our bachelors’ degrees in graphic design, we were taught the color course based on Josef Albers’ color interaction theories. (“The Interaction of Color” by Joseph Albers.)
This course conditioned us to recognize visual values, not only in color, but also in other art and design.
We worked with special color paper called Color-Aid, which we purchased in 314-sheet packs of 6 x 9 inches. Using Color-Aid as opposed to paints allowed us to focus totally on precise color, hue and intensity. We realized early on that no two people see color exactly the same way.
Josef Albers studies in Interaction of Color, is a must for all visual artists. The course adds to visual skills by developing sensitivity to color and composition.
In this sample from Albers studies, 3 colors: yellow, gray and green, appear to be 4 colors. The two identical green blocks are the same green color yet what they are set against as a background changes their appearance so they appear to be two different greens.
