Principles of Color Theories: A Review of Past Traditions and Modern Theories
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Book Overview
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. Faber Birren tells a... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0442207743
ISBN13:9780442207748
Release Date:September 1977
Publisher:Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Length:96 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Must have #2
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
In this book, Birren fleshes out changing color theories over the ages, and the thinking that went behind the changes.
Harmony
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Another essential book on colour for all colour artists from Faber Birren. This book deals principally with achieving harmony in colour. 96 pages of theory and practical suggestions for a fuller understanding of colour. My only criticism is that I would have liked to have seen more colour plates instead of the black and white illustrations used throughout the book. This is redeemed somewhat by a few colour plates at the end of the book.
Excelent Treatise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I bought it with other Faber Birren's titles, it is simple, clear, has lots of images, highly recommended to painters, always useful!
A fascinating history and theory of the use of color in art
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Birren has thoroughly researched the use of color in art and the theories of how color and its combinations work. Here you can find how color is used in diverse applications from old masterpieces to optical art, and learn how to combine colors to achieve luster, luminosity, etc. Interesting theory with practical applications.
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