Color Dimensions: Creating New Principles Of Color Harmony And A Practical Equation In Color Definition Hardback - 2010

Color Dimensions: Creating New Principles Of Color Harmony And A Practical Equation In Color Definition is a comprehensive guide to color theory and its practical applications. Written by Faber Birren, a renowned color expert, the book explores the principles of color harmony and the various dimensions of color, including hue, value, and saturation. The author also introduces a new equation for color definition, which provides a practical and systematic approach to understanding and using color in design and art.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of color theory, including the history of color, the psychology of color, and the principles of color harmony. The second section focuses on the dimensions of color, exploring the various aspects of color that can be manipulated to create different effects. This includes discussions of hue, value, saturation, temperature, and lightness.The third section of the book introduces the practical equation for color definition. This equation provides a systematic approach to understanding and using color in design and art, and includes discussions of color relationships, color schemes, and color contrast. The author also provides numerous examples of how the equation can be applied in real-world situations.Overall, Color Dimensions: Creating New Principles Of Color Harmony And A Practical Equation In Color Definition is an essential resource for anyone interested in color theory and its practical applications. Whether you are a designer, artist, or simply interested in the science of color, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the principles and dimensions of 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.