Questions: In this painting by Vincent van Gogh titled The Olive Trees, which term could be used to describe the artist's use of color? a.) Analogous b.) Complementary c.) Split Complementary

In this painting by Vincent van Gogh titled The Olive Trees, which term could be used to describe the artist's use of color?
a.) Analogous
b.) Complementary
c.) Split Complementary

Transcript text: In this painting by Vincent van Gogh titled The Olive Trees, which term could be used to describe the artist's use of color? a.) Analogous b.) Complementary c.) Split Complementary

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Painting and Artist

The painting in question is "The Olive Trees" by Vincent van Gogh.

Step 2: Understand the Color Terms

Analogous: Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
Complementary: Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.
Split Complementary: A base color and the two colors adjacent to its complementary color.

Step 3: Analyze the Use of Color in the Painting

In "The Olive Trees," van Gogh uses various shades of green and blue, which are next to each other on the color wheel.