A comprehensive examination of the history, theories and practices of color in painting. The course presents an visual overview of color history in painting and how it has evolved to the present, a survey of the major theories and their practical applications in art making, a hands-on study of the most useful color charts, gradations and mixing strategies, studio exercises implementing the use of color aesthetics and practices in art making and visits to a museum to study and analyze color in masterworks. This course is open to all students and all content is applicable to a variety of media.