| Description |
xiv, 162 pages : illustrations, (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: What is Color? -- The Dynamics of Interior Color. -- Depth Cues, Legibility, and Illusion. -- Seeing Color and What is Colored. -- Optical Interactions Among Colors. -- Harmonic Relationships of Hues. -- The Relationship Between Surface Color and Light. -- Interior Background Color. -- Illumination, Reflective Materials, and Color. -- The Personal and Public Image of Interior Color. -- Bibliography. -- Credits for Color Art. -- Index |
| Summary |
Targets key topics for interior design - including the influence of color on the apparent depth and proportions of a space, the effect of lighting systems and natural light on color, hue combinations, and more; supplies a working knowledge of how the eye perceives color and develops the ability to make fine color discriminations; examines the basic physical properties and symbolic significance of color in clear, non-technical terms; contains important exercises and experiments to help readers make the conceptual leap from the design studio to real-world interiors, and includes a 32-page full-color insert, with color palettes, pattern analyses, and photographs of interiors |
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Color for Interior Architecture examines the major considerations involved in color choice for interior spaces. Avoiding arbitrary rules and rigid formulas, this unique reference enables readers to gain a fundamental understanding and awareness of color that can be applied to virtually any design situation. The book brings together theory and practice in an accessible, user-friendly format - providing interior designers, architects, and students with the straightforward help they need to create color settings that satisfy the eye, the mind, and the spirit |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-152) and index |
| Subject |
Color in interior decoration.
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Color.
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| LC no. |
96047402 |
| ISBN |
0471127361 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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