Question

the painting above is an example of how an artist can use _____________ to create a desired mood or affect.
a analogous colors
c. symbolic meaning
b. intensity and shading
d. complementary colors

Explanation:

Complementary colors are pairs of colors that contrast strongly (e.g., red and blue's complement, or the warm red sail against the cool blue water/sky here). This contrast creates visual interest and sets a calm yet vivid mood. Analogous colors are adjacent on the color wheel, which is not the case here. Intensity/shading focuses on value, not the color contrast seen. Symbolic meaning would rely on iconography, not color use for mood.

Answer:

d. complementary colors