- 88 pages
- English
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Snow's Theory and Practice of Color
About this book
A key text on colour theory, this comprehensive guide bridges the gap between colour science and its practical application in art and design.
First published in 1918, Bonnie E. Snow's Theory and Practice of Color showcases the fundamental aspects of colour theory while providing readers with an in-depth understanding of basic colour principles.
- Its contents include:
- The Source of Colour
- The Primary Colors and Their Uses in Design
- Colour Values: Tints and Shades
- Complementary Colours and How to Use Them
- The Colour Triad and the Split Complement
- The Psychology of Colour
- Colour Harmonies in Interior Design
This facsimile volume focuses on how colours interact, blend, and affect human emotion. It's an essential reference book for artists and designers, as well as those interested in the history of colour theory and its applications.
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Yes, you can access Snow's Theory and Practice of Color by Bonnie E. Snow,Hugo B. Froehlich in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Art & Art Theory & Criticism. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright
- On Color
- Title
- The Preface
- Table of Contents
- Chapter I A World of Color
- Chapter II The Source of Color
- Chapter III The Primary Colors and Their Uses in Design
- Chapter IV The Binary Colors and How to Use Them
- Chapter V Color Values: Tints and Shades
- Chapter VI Complementary Colors and How to Use Them
- Chapter VII Neighboring or Analogous Colors
- Chapter VIII The Color Triad and the Split Complement
- Chapter IX Color in Various Degrees of Intensity—or Grayed Colors
- Chapter X The Psychology of Color
- Chapter XI Color Harmonies in Costume
- Chapter XII Color Harmonies in Interior Decorations
- Chapter XIII Color in Commercial Design
- The Sensation of Colour
- Colour in Design