Color Theory and Its Application in Art and Design

Color Theory and Its Application in Art and Design
Author: George A. Agoston
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2013-06-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540347348

This book directly addresses a long-felt, unsatisfied need of modern color science - an appreciative and technically sound presentation of the principles and main offerings of colorimetry to artists and designers, written by one of them. With his unique blend of training and experience in engineering, with his lifelong interest and, latterly, career in art and art education, Dr. Agoston is unusually well prepared to convey the message of color science to art and design. His book fulfills the hopes I had when I first heard about him and his book. I foresee important and long-lasting impacts of this book, analogous to those of the epoch-making writings by earlier artist-scientists, such as Leonardo, Chevreul, Munsell, and Pope. Nearly all persons who have contributed to color science, recently as well as formerly, were attracted to the study of color by color in art. Use of objective or scientific methods did not result from any cold, detached attitude, but from the inherent difficulties of the problems concerning color and its use, by which they were intrigued. Modern education and experience has taught many people how to tackle difficult problems by use of scientific methods. Therefore - color science.

Colour

Colour
Author: Edith Anderson Feisner
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781856694414

Beginning with an account of colour fundamentals and a history of colour theory, the author explores the four dimensions of colour and their application to compositions in various media. This book serves as a useful resource for painters, photographers, interior designers and craftspeople.

Interaction of Color

Interaction of Color
Author: Josef Albers
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2013-06-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0300179359

An experimental approach to the study and teaching of color is comprised of exercises in seeing color action and feeling color relatedness before arriving at color theory.

Colour

Colour
Author: David Hornung
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2005
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781856694193

Demystifying its subject for professionals and students alike, this title inspires confidence in colour's application to graphic design, illustration, painting, textile art, and textile design.

Color Design Workbook

Color Design Workbook
Author: Terry Lee Stone
Publisher: Rockport Pub
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2008-03
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781592534333

Annotation This workbook allows readers to explore colour through the language of the professionals. It supplies tips on how to talk to clients and use colour in presentations along with historical and cultural meanings and colour theory.

Principles of Color

Principles of Color
Author: Faber Birren
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1987
Genre: Color
ISBN: 9780887401039

An elementary work on color, dealing with traditional principles of harmony as well as advanced principles derived from modern studies of the psychology of human color perception. Mr. Birren tells a well-organized story of how to achieve harmony with color, beginning with a chapter on color circles and proceeding to a straightforward discussion of traditional principles of color harmony and how they were accepted in the past.

Exploring Color Workshop, 30th Anniversary Edition

Exploring Color Workshop, 30th Anniversary Edition
Author: Nita Leland
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2016-09-07
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1440345155

Unlock the secrets to gorgeous, expressive, unforgettable color! Finding color combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. This updated and expanded 30th anniversary edition of the North Light classic Exploring Color teaches artists of all mediums and skill levels how to use and control color in their artwork and shows how exhilarating and enjoyable the ride can be. Popular art instructor and best-selling author Nita Leland will help you take any artwork you make to new color heights. Memorable paintings from more than 30 contributing artists are inside towill inspire you, along with 75+ hands-on exercises, 8 step-by-step demonstrations and countless nuggets of color knowledge--all in your own private workshop! Learn how to master color mixing, assemble the perfect palette for your artistic goals, select just the right color scheme, and communicate color in a way that elevates your designs way beyond the ordinary. Start a handy journal to keep track of your discoveries, with customized mixtures, color wheels, reference charts and other tools designed to uncover your color personality and help you work with color more efficiently. Nita knows that the quest for perfect color can be fun, and it can be yours. So stop guessing, and start exploring! "Beautiful color is no happy accident. Color can be learned." --Nita Leland

The Elements of Color

The Elements of Color
Author: Johannes Itten
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1970
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780471289296

Includes color circles, spheres, and scales as well as suggested exercises.