This living characteristic of art is called mood. Mood is a state of mind or a feeling. Artists use a variety of methods to create mood in their works, including subject matter, scenery and composition. This article focuses on how color can be used to set the mood.
Art is a form of expression.
Often times this expression contains an important message for the viewer. Mood can enhance this message, especially through color. Thus, artists must be fully aware of the moods created and messages conveyed though the colors used in their pieces. This is significantly true of art used for educational purposes. The association of mood or feeling with color is uniquely human.