Color Dimensions: Creating New Principles Of Color Harmony And A Practical Equation In Color Definition - Brossura

Birren, Faber

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ISBN 10: 1162981938 ISBN 13: 9781162981932

Casa editrice: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Riassunto

Color Dimensions is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles of color harmony and definition. Written by Faber Birren, a renowned color expert, this book provides a practical equation for defining color and creating new principles of color harmony. Birren explores the psychological and physiological effects of color on the human mind and body, and how these effects can be used to create effective color schemes in art, design, and architecture.The book begins with an introduction to the basics of color theory, including the color wheel, color temperature, and color psychology. Birren then delves into the concept of color harmony, explaining how colors can be combined to create pleasing and effective color schemes. He introduces new principles of color harmony, including the concept of ""color chords"" and the use of complementary colors.In the second half of the book, Birren introduces his practical equation for defining color. This equation takes into account the hue, value, and chroma of a color, providing a precise way to describe and compare colors. Birren also explores the use of color in various fields, including art, design, and advertising.Overall, Color Dimensions is a valuable resource for anyone interested in color theory and its practical applications. Birren's insights and practical advice make this book an essential read for artists, designers, architects, and anyone else who works with color.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.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Kessinger Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1162981938
• ISBN 13: 9781162981932
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 78
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile