1. Answer the following questions about colour:

1.1. Why does the rainbow show seven colours?

1.1. When it rains because the white light of the sun´s rays goes through the raindrops and it splits into seven colours.

1.2. What is the reason why we perceive the tomato as red?

1.2. The reason is because all parts of the parts of the with light are absorbed, except red which is reflected.

1.3. What colours are used to transmit a sense of happiness and joy?

1.3. To transmit a sense of happiness we use red, green… To transmit a sense of joy we use white, orange, yellow…

1.4. Find a portrait by Renoir that expresses a sad character by using pale colours, and one that expresses a happy or vivid character.

A sad character A happy character