The Principles Of Coloring In Painting (1855)

The Principles of Coloring in Painting is a book written by Charles Martel in 1855. This book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of color theory in painting. The author explains the principles of color harmony, contrast, and balance, and how these principles can be applied to create visually striking and harmonious paintings. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of color theory. The first chapter introduces the basic concepts of color theory, including the color wheel, primary and secondary colors, and complementary colors. The following chapters delve deeper into the principles of color harmony, contrast, and balance, and how they can be applied in different painting styles and techniques.Martel also provides practical advice on color mixing, color application, and color perception, as well as tips on how to choose colors that will work well together. The book includes numerous illustrations and examples of paintings that demonstrate the principles of color theory in action.Overall, The Principles of Coloring in Painting is a valuable resource for artists of all skill levels who want to improve their understanding of color theory and create more visually appealing paintings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.