| Description |
ix, 182 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
What is color? -- Color systems and color wheels -- Color theorists -- Coloring agents -- The dimension of hue -- The dimension of value -- The dimension of intensity -- The dimension of temperature -- Color and the principles of design -- Color and the elements of design space -- Color interactions -- Color and the effects of illumination -- Color symbolism -- Putting color to use - then and now -- Appendix 1: Color content identification charts -- Appendix 2: Chronological list of color theorists -- Appendix 3: Coloring agents - dry binders -- Appendix 4: Coloring agents - liquid binders -- Appendix 5: Coloring agents - pigment origins and characteristics of common colors -- Appendix 6: Hue - various art media matched to color-aid paper pure hues -- Appendix 7: Value orders -- Appendix 8: Color legibility rankings -- Appendix 9: Color symbols in religion -- Appendix 10: Historical color palettes -- Glossary |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-176) and index |
| Subject |
Color.
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Color in art.
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Color in design.
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| LC no. |
2005924339 |
| ISBN |
1563673940 |
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