Art Termsspeaking topic
How does the contrast of warm and cool colors change the feeling and the sense of space in a painting?
— Color theory / warm-cool contrast
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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