One of the first concepts we learn as children is the colors of the rainbow. Color is all around us, affecting the way we feel, think, and behave. But how do we actually see color? How can our perception of light influence our emotions? During our conversation, we’ll explore the science behind visual processing, how color has been effectively used throughout art history, and the ways we witness color in the world around us today.

Produced and Edited by Cate Westbrook, Cameron Pien, & Jack Lee

Art by Anjelina Gonzalez

Citations:

https://www.moma.org/collection/terms/color-field-painting

https://www.thoughtco.com/color-field-painting-art-history-183314

https://www.the-art-world.com/blog/2022/02/28/what-colors-did-van-gogh-use-the-most/

https://psyartjournal.com/article/show/bekker-color_and_emotion_a_psychophysical_analy#:~:text=Van%20Gogh’s%20work%20showed%20a,change%20in%20his%20emotional%20experience.

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