Kym Wright developed this unit study because she wanted her kids to learn the basics of colors, and how to mix and match them accordingly. The study combines history, research, hands-on projects, and FunSheets (worksheets) for a thorough study of color. Topics covered include the color wheel; primary, secondary and tertiary colors; warm and cool colors; neutrals; black and white; tints and shades; intensity; local color; monochromatic colors, analogous colors; complementary colors; triadic colors; achromatic and polychromatic colors; and color illusions. Each concept is introduced, defined and taught before completing a coordinating activity. Supplies required for this unit study are simply colored pencils, watercolors, or other paints and brushes and some heavy cardstock to copy the Funsheets onto. This unit study has been recently updated and includes several pages with full-color plates to illustrate color concepts. Kym also directs you to her website for more lesson content, fine art reproductions and sample color schemes in many of the lessons. A website "table of contents" is included for this purpose. Introduce your children to the beautiful aspects of color and encourage them to explore. 71 pgs, pb. - Melissa