Have a look at the following additional resources to enhance your learning.
- Our world is saturated in colour, from soft hues to violent stains. How does something so intangible pack such a visceral punch? The following podcasts are worth the time to listen in on discussions of colour. Tune in to hear how Jad and Robert tear the rainbow to pieces in the name of science and poetry.
- To download an MP3 of the entire podcast, click the following link:
- Chad Anderson, a graphic designer, provides an inside look at his Visual diary on his company’s website. See how his ideas develop and transform.
Chad Anderson, NoPattern Journal.
- The Art Institute in Chicago takes a closer look at The Old Guitarist, painted by Pablo Picasso between late 1903 and early 1904.
- Vincent Van Gogh Studio in Amsterdam and Philadelphia Museum of Art share some interesting facts about Vincent Van Gogh’s sunflowers. See the following links to learn more.
Where are Van Gogh’s Sunflowers?
Sunflowers, 1889, by Vincent Van Gogh
- The following video from The National Gallery in London walks through the life and work of Vincent van Gogh, from the bright colours of 'Sunflowers' to his battles with depression. Discover Van Gogh's changing style and the influence of the post-Impressionist artists in Paris.
- The National Gallery in London offers “lunchtime talks” online. Using the filters, you can book a time for a talk or lesson of interest for free. See the following link.
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/lunchtime-talks
Further reading
- The following book, Chromatopia, reveals the origin stories behind over fifty of history's most vivid colour pigments. Spanning the ancient world to modern leaps in technology, this book is for the artist, the history buff, the science lover and the design fanatic.
CHROMATOPIA, David Coles, Adrian Lander
- The Australian Copyright Council is an independent, non-profit organisation. See their website for more information on copyright laws.
- Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is an Australian Government department that works to protect and strengthen our agriculture, water resources, environment, and heritage. Explore their website to find ways to implement sustainable work practices and also consider sustainable product designs.
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