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Color Chronicles

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The STEAM theme this month is color. Dive into the vibrant world of color through books about science, art, design, and more! Check out all Durham County Library STEAM events at this link: https://bit.ly/35lW1cP

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Full Spectrum

Full Spectrum

How the Science of Color Made Us Modern

by Rogers, Adam

Book - 2021

"A lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of Booze" "A lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of Booze" Show less

"A lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of Booze" "A lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of Booze" Show less

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The Secret Lives of Color

The Secret Lives of Color

by St. Clair, Kassia

Book - 2017

"The unforgettable, unknown history of colors and the vivid stories behind them in a beautiful multi-colored volume The Secret Lives of Color tells t...Show more "The unforgettable, unknown history of colors and the vivid stories behind them in a beautiful multi-colored volume The Secret Lives of Color tells the unusual stories of seventy-five fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso's blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history. In this book, Kassia St. Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colors and where they come from (whether Van Gogh's chrome yellow sunflowers or punk's fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilization. Across fashion and politics, art and war, the secret lives of color tell the vivid story of our culture. "A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every color has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking."--Simon Garfield, author of Just My Type" Show less

"The unforgettable, unknown history of colors and the vivid stories behind them in a beautiful multi-colored volume The Secret Lives of Color tells t...Show more "The unforgettable, unknown history of colors and the vivid stories behind them in a beautiful multi-colored volume The Secret Lives of Color tells the unusual stories of seventy-five fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso's blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history. In this book, Kassia St. Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colors and where they come from (whether Van Gogh's chrome yellow sunflowers or punk's fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilization. Across fashion and politics, art and war, the secret lives of color tell the vivid story of our culture. "A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every color has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking."--Simon Garfield, author of Just My Type" Show less

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The Secret Language of Color

The Secret Language of Color

Science, Nature, History, Culture, Beauty of Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue & Violet

by Eckstut, Joann

Book - 2013

Explores color's countless manifestations, providing insight into such phenomena as the visible spectrum, light absorption and reflection, how humans see ...Show more Explores color's countless manifestations, providing insight into such phenomena as the visible spectrum, light absorption and reflection, how humans see color, how vision evolved, the sky, rainbows, colored gems, animal pigmentation, how animals use color to find mates and to protect themselves, and the use of color in human religion, ritual, design, navigation, communication, and personal identity Show less

Explores color's countless manifestations, providing insight into such phenomena as the visible spectrum, light absorption and reflection, how humans see ...Show more Explores color's countless manifestations, providing insight into such phenomena as the visible spectrum, light absorption and reflection, how humans see color, how vision evolved, the sky, rainbows, colored gems, animal pigmentation, how animals use color to find mates and to protect themselves, and the use of color in human religion, ritual, design, navigation, communication, and personal identity Show less

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A Natural History of Color

A Natural History of Color

The Science Behind What We See and How We See it

by DeSalle, Rob

eBook - 2020

A star curator at the American Museum of Natural History widens the palette and shows how the physical, natural, and cultural context of color are inextri...Show more A star curator at the American Museum of Natural History widens the palette and shows how the physical, natural, and cultural context of color are inextricably tied to what we see right before our eyes. Is color a phenomenon of science or a thing of art? Over the years, color has dazzled, enhanced, and clarified the world we see, embraced through the experimental palettes of painting, the advent of the color photograph, Technicolor pictures, color printing, on and on, a vivid and vibrant celebrated continuum. These turns to represent reality in "living color" echo our evolutionary reliance on and indeed privileging of color as a complex and vital form of consumption, classification, and creation. It's everywhere we look, yet do we really know much of anything about it? Finding color in stars and light, examining the system of classification that determines survival through natural selection, studying the arrival of color in our universe and as a fulcrum for philosophy, DeSalle's brilliant A Natural History of Color establishes that an understanding of color on many different levels is at the heart of learning about nature, neurobiology, individualism, even a philosophy of existence. Color and a fine tuned understanding of it is vital to understanding ourselves and our consciousness Show less

A star curator at the American Museum of Natural History widens the palette and shows how the physical, natural, and cultural context of color are inextri...Show more A star curator at the American Museum of Natural History widens the palette and shows how the physical, natural, and cultural context of color are inextricably tied to what we see right before our eyes. Is color a phenomenon of science or a thing of art? Over the years, color has dazzled, enhanced, and clarified the world we see, embraced through the experimental palettes of painting, the advent of the color photograph, Technicolor pictures, color printing, on and on, a vivid and vibrant celebrated continuum. These turns to represent reality in "living color" echo our evolutionary reliance on and indeed privileging of color as a complex and vital form of consumption, classification, and creation. It's everywhere we look, yet do we really know much of anything about it? Finding color in stars and light, examining the system of classification that determines survival through natural selection, studying the arrival of color in our universe and as a fulcrum for philosophy, DeSalle's brilliant A Natural History of Color establishes that an understanding of color on many different levels is at the heart of learning about nature, neurobiology, individualism, even a philosophy of existence. Color and a fine tuned understanding of it is vital to understanding ourselves and our consciousness Show less

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Color

Color

The Language of Light

by Speerstra, Karen

eBook - 2013

Color explores how we can read this marvelous language of light, heightening our awareness of the deep sense of beauty around and within us, within each l...Show more Color explores how we can read this marvelous language of light, heightening our awareness of the deep sense of beauty around and within us, within each living being, nurturing our imagination. In five chapters, Color takes the reader through birth, darkness and light, our auras, chakras, and the rainbow, to the afterlife. It explores how artists use color, how we have "coded" colors for healing, alchemy, and various other aspects of our culture, and ultimately delves into the spirituality of color and mysticism. The book also has numerous illustrations in color and black and white. Show less

Color explores how we can read this marvelous language of light, heightening our awareness of the deep sense of beauty around and within us, within each l...Show more Color explores how we can read this marvelous language of light, heightening our awareness of the deep sense of beauty around and within us, within each living being, nurturing our imagination. In five chapters, Color takes the reader through birth, darkness and light, our auras, chakras, and the rainbow, to the afterlife. It explores how artists use color, how we have "coded" colors for healing, alchemy, and various other aspects of our culture, and ultimately delves into the spirituality of color and mysticism. The book also has numerous illustrations in color and black and white. Show less

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What Is Color?

What Is Color?

50 Questions and Answers on the Science of Color

by Eckstut, Arielle

eBook - 2020

A comprehensive illustrated exploration of the fascinating science of color. Arielle and Joann Eckstut, authors of The Secret Language of Color, offer a t...Show more A comprehensive illustrated exploration of the fascinating science of color. Arielle and Joann Eckstut, authors of The Secret Language of Color, offer a thorough, readable, and highly visual exploration of the science of color. Organized by 50 of the most essential questions about color across a variety of fields-physics, chemistry, biology, technology, and psychology-this book examines how and why we see color; how color relates to light; what the real primary colors are; how biology, language, and culture affect the colors that we see; and much more. Full of clear and elegant infographics, What Is Color? is a must-have for artists and designers, scientists, students, and decorators, and anyone else whose work or play involves color. Arielle Eckstut is the author of 10 books including The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published. She is also the cofounder of the Book Doctors, which helps get writers' works published, and LittleMissMatched, a girls' lifestyle brand. Joann Eckstut is an award-winning interior designer as well as one of America's top color consultants. For the past 15 years, she has sat on the elite Interior Design Committee of the Color Association of the United States. Show less

A comprehensive illustrated exploration of the fascinating science of color. Arielle and Joann Eckstut, authors of The Secret Language of Color, offer a t...Show more A comprehensive illustrated exploration of the fascinating science of color. Arielle and Joann Eckstut, authors of The Secret Language of Color, offer a thorough, readable, and highly visual exploration of the science of color. Organized by 50 of the most essential questions about color across a variety of fields-physics, chemistry, biology, technology, and psychology-this book examines how and why we see color; how color relates to light; what the real primary colors are; how biology, language, and culture affect the colors that we see; and much more. Full of clear and elegant infographics, What Is Color? is a must-have for artists and designers, scientists, students, and decorators, and anyone else whose work or play involves color. Arielle Eckstut is the author of 10 books including The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published. She is also the cofounder of the Book Doctors, which helps get writers' works published, and LittleMissMatched, a girls' lifestyle brand. Joann Eckstut is an award-winning interior designer as well as one of America's top color consultants. For the past 15 years, she has sat on the elite Interior Design Committee of the Color Association of the United States. Show less

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Color Problems

Color Problems

A Practical Manual for the Lay Student of Color

by Emily Noyes Vanderpoel

eBook - 2018

Emily Noyes Vanderpoel (1842-1939) was an artist, collector, scholar, and historian working at the dawn of the 20th century. Her first and most prominent ...Show more Emily Noyes Vanderpoel (1842-1939) was an artist, collector, scholar, and historian working at the dawn of the 20th century. Her first and most prominent work, Color Problems: A Practical Manual for the Lay Student of Color, provides a comprehensive overview of the main ideas of color theory at the time, as well as her wildly original approaches to color analysis and interaction. Through a 21st century lens, she appears to stumble upon midcentury design and minimalism decades prior to those movements. Presenting her work as a painting manual under the guise and genre of flower painting and the decorative arts- subjects considered "appropriate" for a woman of her time-she was able to present a thoroughly studied, yet uniquely poetic, approach to color theory that was later taken up and popularized by men and became ubiquitous in contemporary art departments. Her remarkable inventiveness shines in a series of gridded squares, each 10 x 10, that analyze the proportions of color derived from actual objects: Assyrian tiles, Persian rugs, an Egyptian mummy case, and even a teacup and saucer. Vanderpoel had a deep knowledge of ceramics and analyzed many pieces from her personal collection. She leaves her process relatively mysterious but what is clear. Show less

Emily Noyes Vanderpoel (1842-1939) was an artist, collector, scholar, and historian working at the dawn of the 20th century. Her first and most prominent ...Show more Emily Noyes Vanderpoel (1842-1939) was an artist, collector, scholar, and historian working at the dawn of the 20th century. Her first and most prominent work, Color Problems: A Practical Manual for the Lay Student of Color, provides a comprehensive overview of the main ideas of color theory at the time, as well as her wildly original approaches to color analysis and interaction. Through a 21st century lens, she appears to stumble upon midcentury design and minimalism decades prior to those movements. Presenting her work as a painting manual under the guise and genre of flower painting and the decorative arts- subjects considered "appropriate" for a woman of her time-she was able to present a thoroughly studied, yet uniquely poetic, approach to color theory that was later taken up and popularized by men and became ubiquitous in contemporary art departments. Her remarkable inventiveness shines in a series of gridded squares, each 10 x 10, that analyze the proportions of color derived from actual objects: Assyrian tiles, Persian rugs, an Egyptian mummy case, and even a teacup and saucer. Vanderpoel had a deep knowledge of ceramics and analyzed many pieces from her personal collection. She leaves her process relatively mysterious but what is clear. Show less

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Werner's Nomenclature of Colours

Werner's Nomenclature of Colours

Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy, and the Arts

by Syme, Patrick

eBook - 2020

Read & Co. presents this new edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colors. First published in 1814, this small volume comprises a collection of 110 swat...Show more Read & Co. presents this new edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colors. First published in 1814, this small volume comprises a collection of 110 swatches displaying nature's color palette together with their poetical descriptions. In the 18th Century, German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner set out to establish a standard reference guide to colour for use in the general sciences. Scottish flower painter Patrick Syme later enhanced and extended Werner's work to include all of the most common colors or tints that appear in nature, with each color swatch accompanied by examples from the Animal, Vegetable and Mineral Kingdoms. The resulting work was used by many scientists, explorers and anthropologists to further their studies, including Charles Darwin during his time on the HMS Beagle. Werner's Nomenclature of Colors is considered the predecessor of modern systems such as Pantone and has even inspired heritage paint ranges from the likes of Dulux and Farrow & Ball. Read & Co. is republishing this beautiful little volume in a new facsimile edition and has taken great care to reproduce the original text and art for a new generation of artists and scientists Show less

Read & Co. presents this new edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colors. First published in 1814, this small volume comprises a collection of 110 swat...Show more Read & Co. presents this new edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colors. First published in 1814, this small volume comprises a collection of 110 swatches displaying nature's color palette together with their poetical descriptions. In the 18th Century, German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner set out to establish a standard reference guide to colour for use in the general sciences. Scottish flower painter Patrick Syme later enhanced and extended Werner's work to include all of the most common colors or tints that appear in nature, with each color swatch accompanied by examples from the Animal, Vegetable and Mineral Kingdoms. The resulting work was used by many scientists, explorers and anthropologists to further their studies, including Charles Darwin during his time on the HMS Beagle. Werner's Nomenclature of Colors is considered the predecessor of modern systems such as Pantone and has even inspired heritage paint ranges from the likes of Dulux and Farrow & Ball. Read & Co. is republishing this beautiful little volume in a new facsimile edition and has taken great care to reproduce the original text and art for a new generation of artists and scientists Show less

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The Brilliance of the Color Black through the Eyes of Art Collectors

The Brilliance of the Color Black through the Eyes of Art Collectors

by Moore, Charles

eBook - 2021

What Is Color? Something That Eye Perceives? Way To Express Emotion? To Feel Emotion? To Create Art? Or a Marking That Makes Us Unwanted? "The beauty...Show more What Is Color? Something That Eye Perceives? Way To Express Emotion? To Feel Emotion? To Create Art? Or a Marking That Makes Us Unwanted? "The beauty is in the eye of the beholder..." is an adage old almost as time, coined by the society of Old Greeks - a culture that birthed many artists, philosophers, poets, and great scientists. They used to immensely value art, and over the years, other societies accepted their values and treated art as something magnificent. However, in today's world, contemporary art has evolved into mass entertainment, a luxury good, a job description, and, for some, a form of alternative religion. Did we lose the traditional views towards art, or are there just more people who started to enjoy art? Nevertheless, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder... except when beholders intentionally don't want to see the color black... With The Brilliance of the Color Black, art historian, art collector, curator, and writer, Charles Moore, will take you on an exquisite journey through the world of Black artists who revolutionized the contemporary art scene and those who dedicated their lives to leaving a mark as a patron to these artists. Through entertaining interviews and dialogues, Moore beautifully captures their essence and explores their quests for recognition in the world that tends to ostracize them despite their brilliance. Show less

What Is Color? Something That Eye Perceives? Way To Express Emotion? To Feel Emotion? To Create Art? Or a Marking That Makes Us Unwanted? "The beauty...Show more What Is Color? Something That Eye Perceives? Way To Express Emotion? To Feel Emotion? To Create Art? Or a Marking That Makes Us Unwanted? "The beauty is in the eye of the beholder..." is an adage old almost as time, coined by the society of Old Greeks - a culture that birthed many artists, philosophers, poets, and great scientists. They used to immensely value art, and over the years, other societies accepted their values and treated art as something magnificent. However, in today's world, contemporary art has evolved into mass entertainment, a luxury good, a job description, and, for some, a form of alternative religion. Did we lose the traditional views towards art, or are there just more people who started to enjoy art? Nevertheless, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder... except when beholders intentionally don't want to see the color black... With The Brilliance of the Color Black, art historian, art collector, curator, and writer, Charles Moore, will take you on an exquisite journey through the world of Black artists who revolutionized the contemporary art scene and those who dedicated their lives to leaving a mark as a patron to these artists. Through entertaining interviews and dialogues, Moore beautifully captures their essence and explores their quests for recognition in the world that tends to ostracize them despite their brilliance. Show less

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Blue

Blue

In Search of Nature's Rarest Color

by Kupferschmidt, Kai

Book - 2021

"A globe-trotting quest to find blue in the natural world--and to understand our collective obsession with this bewitching color"-- "A globe-trotting quest to find blue in the natural world--and to understand our collective obsession with this bewitching color"-- Show less

"A globe-trotting quest to find blue in the natural world--and to understand our collective obsession with this bewitching color"-- "A globe-trotting quest to find blue in the natural world--and to understand our collective obsession with this bewitching color"-- Show less

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The New Color Mixing Companion

The New Color Mixing Companion

Explore and Create Fresh and Vibrant Color Palettes With Paint, Collage, and Mixed Media

by Lewis, Josie

Book - 2019

"This comprehensive guide starts with a crash course in essential terminology and visual vocabulary, then shows you how to go beyond the wheel and ba...Show more "This comprehensive guide starts with a crash course in essential terminology and visual vocabulary, then shows you how to go beyond the wheel and basic theory with hands-on projects that illustrate and illuminate a variety of color elements and techniques. The materials used--including watercolor and acrylic paints, and found or purchased collage papers--are accessible, inexpensive, and readily available. Plus, this art guide includes easy-to-use templates featured in many of the projects; their modern geometric layouts yield stunning color arrangements." --amazon Show less

"This comprehensive guide starts with a crash course in essential terminology and visual vocabulary, then shows you how to go beyond the wheel and ba...Show more "This comprehensive guide starts with a crash course in essential terminology and visual vocabulary, then shows you how to go beyond the wheel and basic theory with hands-on projects that illustrate and illuminate a variety of color elements and techniques. The materials used--including watercolor and acrylic paints, and found or purchased collage papers--are accessible, inexpensive, and readily available. Plus, this art guide includes easy-to-use templates featured in many of the projects; their modern geometric layouts yield stunning color arrangements." --amazon Show less

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Color

Color

A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors

by Edwards, Betty

Book - 2004

You will learn to -- see what is really there rather than what you "know" in your mind about colored objects ; perceive how light affects color,...Show more You will learn to -- see what is really there rather than what you "know" in your mind about colored objects ; perceive how light affects color, and how colors affect one another -- manipulate hue, value, and intensity of color and transform colors into their opposites -- balance color in still-life, landscape, figure, and portrait painting ; understand the psychology of color -- harmonize color in your surroundings. Show less

You will learn to -- see what is really there rather than what you "know" in your mind about colored objects ; perceive how light affects color,...Show more You will learn to -- see what is really there rather than what you "know" in your mind about colored objects ; perceive how light affects color, and how colors affect one another -- manipulate hue, value, and intensity of color and transform colors into their opposites -- balance color in still-life, landscape, figure, and portrait painting ; understand the psychology of color -- harmonize color in your surroundings. Show less

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Color

Color

A Practical Guide to Color and Its Uses in Art

Book - 2017

Painters will learn how to create impactful work with an understanding of basic colour theory. Topics include the colour wheel, hue, saturation, value, te...Show more Painters will learn how to create impactful work with an understanding of basic colour theory. Topics include the colour wheel, hue, saturation, value, temperature, relativity, colour relationships, and colour mixing. Artists will learn how colour captures mood and helps communicate meaning as well as how to use colour to create personal, expressive works of art. Show less

Painters will learn how to create impactful work with an understanding of basic colour theory. Topics include the colour wheel, hue, saturation, value, te...Show more Painters will learn how to create impactful work with an understanding of basic colour theory. Topics include the colour wheel, hue, saturation, value, temperature, relativity, colour relationships, and colour mixing. Artists will learn how colour captures mood and helps communicate meaning as well as how to use colour to create personal, expressive works of art. Show less

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Portfolio: Expressive Painting

Portfolio: Expressive Painting

Tips and techniques for practical applications in watercolor, including color theory, color mixing

by Stoddard, Joseph

eBook - 2018

The next book in Walter Foster Publishing's popular Portfolio series, Expressive Painting is the ultimate beginner's guide to watercolor painting using dy...Show more The next book in Walter Foster Publishing's popular Portfolio series, Expressive Painting is the ultimate beginner's guide to watercolor painting using dynamic, vibrant colors. Following the same clean, contemporary, easy-to-read, and easy-to-follow layout and design of the other books in the series, Expressive Painting gives beginning and aspiring artists the information they need to paint colorful watercolors that convey mood and emotion on canvas. The book covers essential painting topics, including color theory, color mixing, selecting color schemes, and working with tools and materials, as well as watercolor painting techniques, such as painting wet-into-wet and wet-on-dry. Helpful tips are called out throughout the book for easy comprehension and reference, while step-by-step projects build on the featured techniques, allowing artists to practice making their own dynamic, colorful watercolor paintings. Beginning and aspiring artists will learn all they need to know to start creating watercolor art that's full of color and emotion Show less

The next book in Walter Foster Publishing's popular Portfolio series, Expressive Painting is the ultimate beginner's guide to watercolor painting using dy...Show more The next book in Walter Foster Publishing's popular Portfolio series, Expressive Painting is the ultimate beginner's guide to watercolor painting using dynamic, vibrant colors. Following the same clean, contemporary, easy-to-read, and easy-to-follow layout and design of the other books in the series, Expressive Painting gives beginning and aspiring artists the information they need to paint colorful watercolors that convey mood and emotion on canvas. The book covers essential painting topics, including color theory, color mixing, selecting color schemes, and working with tools and materials, as well as watercolor painting techniques, such as painting wet-into-wet and wet-on-dry. Helpful tips are called out throughout the book for easy comprehension and reference, while step-by-step projects build on the featured techniques, allowing artists to practice making their own dynamic, colorful watercolor paintings. Beginning and aspiring artists will learn all they need to know to start creating watercolor art that's full of color and emotion Show less

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Special Subjects

Special Subjects

Basic Color Theory: An introduction to color for beginning artists

by Mollica, Patti

eBook - 2018

Understanding how to effectively use color is the first step to becoming a well-rounded artist. Special Subjects: Basic Color theory is your guide. A perf...Show more Understanding how to effectively use color is the first step to becoming a well-rounded artist. Special Subjects: Basic Color theory is your guide. A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory demonstrates the color wheel at work and covers all the essentials, including complementary, primary, secondary, and tertiary colors; hue, saturation, and value; color mood, temperature, and schemes; and how to create a color chart. Each concept is clearly explained in easy-to-comprehend language so beginning artists can put their newfound knowledge to immediate use. Also included are step-by-step tutorials, as well as techniques for basic color mixing in different mediums. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Basic Color Theory allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to create color and value charts, basic color mixing techniques, and a comprehensive approach to understanding color relationships. Show less

Understanding how to effectively use color is the first step to becoming a well-rounded artist. Special Subjects: Basic Color theory is your guide. A perf...Show more Understanding how to effectively use color is the first step to becoming a well-rounded artist. Special Subjects: Basic Color theory is your guide. A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory demonstrates the color wheel at work and covers all the essentials, including complementary, primary, secondary, and tertiary colors; hue, saturation, and value; color mood, temperature, and schemes; and how to create a color chart. Each concept is clearly explained in easy-to-comprehend language so beginning artists can put their newfound knowledge to immediate use. Also included are step-by-step tutorials, as well as techniques for basic color mixing in different mediums. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Basic Color Theory allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to create color and value charts, basic color mixing techniques, and a comprehensive approach to understanding color relationships. Show less

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Goethe's Theory of Colours

Goethe's Theory of Colours

by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

eBook - 2018

By the time Goethe's "Theory of Colours" appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and colour had been firmly established. To Goethe, the...Show more By the time Goethe's "Theory of Colours" appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and colour had been firmly established. To Goethe, the theory was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhaustive personal observation of the phenomena of colour. Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thanks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstances under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible." Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between colour and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavour of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions. (Goodreads) Show less

By the time Goethe's "Theory of Colours" appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and colour had been firmly established. To Goethe, the...Show more By the time Goethe's "Theory of Colours" appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and colour had been firmly established. To Goethe, the theory was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhaustive personal observation of the phenomena of colour. Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thanks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstances under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible." Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between colour and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavour of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions. (Goodreads) Show less

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Color Theory for the Makeup Artist

Color Theory for the Makeup Artist

Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects

by Middleton, Katie

Book - 2018

Color Theory for the Make-Up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine ...Show more Color Theory for the Make-Up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine artists and applies it to the make-up artist. This book is suitable for both professionals and beginners who wish to train their eye further to understand and recognize distinctions in color. It explains whey we see color, how to categorize and identify color, relationships between colors, and it relates these concepts to beauty and special effects make-up. The book teaches the reader how to mix flesh tones by using only primary colors, and explains how these colors in paints and make-up are sources and created. It also discusses the reason for variations in skin colors and undertones, and how to identify and match these using make-up, while choosing flattering colors for the eyes, lips, and cheeks. Colors found inside the body are explained for special effects make-up, like why we bruise, bleed, or appear sick. Ideas and techniques are also described for painting prosthetics, in addition to using color as inspiration in make-up designs. The book also discusses how lighting affects color on film, television, theater, and photography sets, and how to properly light a workspace for successful applications--back cover. Show less

Color Theory for the Make-Up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine ...Show more Color Theory for the Make-Up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine artists and applies it to the make-up artist. This book is suitable for both professionals and beginners who wish to train their eye further to understand and recognize distinctions in color. It explains whey we see color, how to categorize and identify color, relationships between colors, and it relates these concepts to beauty and special effects make-up. The book teaches the reader how to mix flesh tones by using only primary colors, and explains how these colors in paints and make-up are sources and created. It also discusses the reason for variations in skin colors and undertones, and how to identify and match these using make-up, while choosing flattering colors for the eyes, lips, and cheeks. Colors found inside the body are explained for special effects make-up, like why we bruise, bleed, or appear sick. Ideas and techniques are also described for painting prosthetics, in addition to using color as inspiration in make-up designs. The book also discusses how lighting affects color on film, television, theater, and photography sets, and how to properly light a workspace for successful applications--back cover. Show less

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Applying Color Theory to Digital Media and Visualization

Applying Color Theory to Digital Media and Visualization

by Rhyne, Theresa-Marie

Book - 2017

This book provides an overview of the application of color theory concepts to digital media and visualization. It highlights specific color concepts like ...Show more This book provides an overview of the application of color theory concepts to digital media and visualization. It highlights specific color concepts like color harmony and shows how to apply the concept with case study examples and usage of actual online and mobile color tools. Color deficiencies are reviewed and discussed are color tools for examining how a specific color map design will look to someone with the deficiency. Other books on color examine artists' use of color, color management, or color science. This book applies fundamental color concepts to digital media and visualization solutions. It is intended for digital media and visualization content creators and developers. Presents Color Theory Concepts that can be applied to digital media and visualization problems over and over again Offers Comprehensive Review of the Historical Progression of Color Models Demonstrates actual case study implementations of color analyses tools Provides overview of Color Theory and Harmony Analytics in terms of online and mobile analysis tools Teaches the color theory language to use in interacting with color management professionals Show less

This book provides an overview of the application of color theory concepts to digital media and visualization. It highlights specific color concepts like ...Show more This book provides an overview of the application of color theory concepts to digital media and visualization. It highlights specific color concepts like color harmony and shows how to apply the concept with case study examples and usage of actual online and mobile color tools. Color deficiencies are reviewed and discussed are color tools for examining how a specific color map design will look to someone with the deficiency. Other books on color examine artists' use of color, color management, or color science. This book applies fundamental color concepts to digital media and visualization solutions. It is intended for digital media and visualization content creators and developers. Presents Color Theory Concepts that can be applied to digital media and visualization problems over and over again Offers Comprehensive Review of the Historical Progression of Color Models Demonstrates actual case study implementations of color analyses tools Provides overview of Color Theory and Harmony Analytics in terms of online and mobile analysis tools Teaches the color theory language to use in interacting with color management professionals Show less

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Color Design Workbook

Color Design Workbook

A Real-world Guide to Using Color in Graphic Design

by Stone, Terry Lee

Book - 2006

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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Conran on Color

Conran on Color

by Conran, Terence

Book - 2015

Terence Conran shares a lifetime of experience as one of the world's leading designers and retailers to explain how to make the most of this vibrant and dynamic ingredient in your home. Terence Conran shares a lifetime of experience as one of the world's leading designers and retailers to explain how to make the most of this vibrant and dynamic ingredient in your home. Show less

Terence Conran shares a lifetime of experience as one of the world's leading designers and retailers to explain how to make the most of this vibrant and dynamic ingredient in your home. Terence Conran shares a lifetime of experience as one of the world's leading designers and retailers to explain how to make the most of this vibrant and dynamic ingredient in your home. Show less

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House Beautiful Colors for your Home

House Beautiful Colors for your Home

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Paint

Book - 2019

"Add a designer's touch to your home. Choosing colors for your home is a breeze! This gorgeous primer showcases more than 450 colors selected by top ...Show more "Add a designer's touch to your home. Choosing colors for your home is a breeze! This gorgeous primer showcases more than 450 colors selected by top interior designers who explain how and why they chose these particular paints--along with swatches complete with manufacturer, name, and number, to help you pick the perfect pigment. Exploring everything from bold saturated hues to more soothing shades and essential neutrals, the designers offer special insight into what makes color work and how it influences the different spaces. The insider advice, plus stunning images of inspiring rooms, will help you select the ideal colors you'll enjoy for years."--Back cover. Show less

"Add a designer's touch to your home. Choosing colors for your home is a breeze! This gorgeous primer showcases more than 450 colors selected by top ...Show more "Add a designer's touch to your home. Choosing colors for your home is a breeze! This gorgeous primer showcases more than 450 colors selected by top interior designers who explain how and why they chose these particular paints--along with swatches complete with manufacturer, name, and number, to help you pick the perfect pigment. Exploring everything from bold saturated hues to more soothing shades and essential neutrals, the designers offer special insight into what makes color work and how it influences the different spaces. The insider advice, plus stunning images of inspiring rooms, will help you select the ideal colors you'll enjoy for years."--Back cover. Show less

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Color

Color

The Perfect Shade for Every Room

by Cregan, Lisa

Book - 2013

Going shade by shade, [this book] shows how to select the perfect hue for any room, create modern twists on traditional colors, make a subtle statement or a bold one, experiment with colors you might never have considered, and more! Going shade by shade, [this book] shows how to select the perfect hue for any room, create modern twists on traditional colors, make a subtle statement or a bold one, experiment with colors you might never have considered, and more! Show less

Going shade by shade, [this book] shows how to select the perfect hue for any room, create modern twists on traditional colors, make a subtle statement or a bold one, experiment with colors you might never have considered, and more! Going shade by shade, [this book] shows how to select the perfect hue for any room, create modern twists on traditional colors, make a subtle statement or a bold one, experiment with colors you might never have considered, and more! Show less

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Color

Color

Book - 2012

Discusses color theory, with explanations of complementary, contrasting, and other schemes used with paint, fabrics, and accessories, in a book that looks at different color patterns and includes photographs of rooms. Discusses color theory, with explanations of complementary, contrasting, and other schemes used with paint, fabrics, and accessories, in a book that looks at different color patterns and includes photographs of rooms. Show less

Discusses color theory, with explanations of complementary, contrasting, and other schemes used with paint, fabrics, and accessories, in a book that looks at different color patterns and includes photographs of rooms. Discusses color theory, with explanations of complementary, contrasting, and other schemes used with paint, fabrics, and accessories, in a book that looks at different color patterns and includes photographs of rooms. Show less

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Natural Color

Natural Color

Vibrant Plant Dye Projects for your Home and Wadrobe

by Duerr, Sasha

Book - 2016

A beautiful book of seasonal projects for using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles. Or...Show more A beautiful book of seasonal projects for using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles. Organized by season, Natural Color is a beautifully photographed guide to the full range of plant dyes available, drawn from commonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects. Using sustainable methods and artisinal techniques, designer, artist, and professor Sasha Duerr details achievable ways to apply these limitless color possibilities to your home and wardrobe. Whether you are new to dyeing or more practiced, Duerr's clear and simple ingredients lists, step-by-step instructions, and detailed breakouts on techniques such as shibori, dip-dye, and block printing will ensure beautiful results. With recipes to dye everything from dresses and sweaters to rugs and napkins, Natural Color will inspire fashion enthusiasts, home decorators, textile lovers, and everyone else who wants to bring more color into their life. Show less

A beautiful book of seasonal projects for using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles. Or...Show more A beautiful book of seasonal projects for using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles. Organized by season, Natural Color is a beautifully photographed guide to the full range of plant dyes available, drawn from commonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects. Using sustainable methods and artisinal techniques, designer, artist, and professor Sasha Duerr details achievable ways to apply these limitless color possibilities to your home and wardrobe. Whether you are new to dyeing or more practiced, Duerr's clear and simple ingredients lists, step-by-step instructions, and detailed breakouts on techniques such as shibori, dip-dye, and block printing will ensure beautiful results. With recipes to dye everything from dresses and sweaters to rugs and napkins, Natural Color will inspire fashion enthusiasts, home decorators, textile lovers, and everyone else who wants to bring more color into their life. Show less

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The Modern Natural Dyer

The Modern Natural Dyer

A Comprehensive Guide to Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen, and Cotton at Home

by Vejar, Kristine

Book - 2015

Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious colour--the cochineal insect produces pink, maroon and purple, and more than 500 species of plants pro...Show more Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious colour--the cochineal insect produces pink, maroon and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in straightforward, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting colour. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and 20 projects for home and wardrobe, The Modern Natural Dyer is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans Show less

Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious colour--the cochineal insect produces pink, maroon and purple, and more than 500 species of plants pro...Show more Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious colour--the cochineal insect produces pink, maroon and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in straightforward, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting colour. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and 20 projects for home and wardrobe, The Modern Natural Dyer is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans Show less

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