Isbn: 9781330387931 - colour: a handbook of the theory of colour (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the captivating world of color, delving into its origins, production, and fascinating effects. The author, drawing upon the foundational work of luminaries like Chevreul, Benson, Rood, and Church, offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the nature of color as a product of light. Readers will discover how white light can be separated into its constituent colors through prisms and diffraction gratings, and how these colors can be recombined to produce white light again. The text examines the intriguing interplay of hue, luminosity, and purity, the three constants that define any given color. Through detailed descriptions of experiments with polariscopes, the author unveils the remarkable phenomena that occur when polarized light interacts with various substances. The book further explores the captivating effects of phosphorescence and fluorescence, showcasing how certain substances emit light after being exposed to bright sources. With a thorough analysis of the absorption spectra of colored bodies, the author sheds light on the selective absorption of light rays, providing a framework for understanding why certain objects appear colored. Finally, the book delves into the intricacies of color mixing, exploring the impact of combining colored lights and pigments. This book stands as an insightful journey into the world of color, offering a clear and engaging exploration of a subject that has captivated artists, scientists, and thinkers alike for centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 216 pages. 9.00x6.70x0.60 inches. This item is printed on demand.