Magazine pictures are arrays of dots. This explains how shadows work. This explains how rainbows work. In fact, light is both. Scientists have spent lifetimes developing consistent physical, biological, chemical, and mathematical explanations for these principles.
Color is more than decoration, and perceiving color is tricky.
Three activities help you see how colors interact and how we can use color as a scientific tool. Laws of Light . In this lab, you will work with simulations to see things more quickly and conveniently. This has merit, but it's no substitute for the real thing. So, wherever possible, follow the links to hands-on activities.