Description: This book delves into the fascinating world of color, exploring its impact on our visual perception and its application in various art forms. The author, a renowned chemist and director of a prestigious dye works, presents a scientific framework for understanding how colors interact with each other, revealing the "law of simultaneous contrast." This law explains how the juxtaposition of different colors can alter our perception of their individual hues and tones, creating a dynamic interplay of visual effects. Through meticulous observations and experiments, the author demonstrates the principles of color contrast and their practical implications. The book examines how these principles can be harnessed in diverse fields such as painting, tapestry, printing, and even horticulture. By understanding the ways in which colors influence each other, artists and designers can create more harmonious and impactful compositions. The author's insights extend beyond the realm of art, shedding light on the psychological and physiological effects of color. The book explores how our perception of color is influenced by factors such as fatigue and surrounding hues, providing valuable knowledge for anyone working with color in any capacity. Ultimately, this book offers a profound understanding of the power of color and its ability to shape our visual experiences. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 320
Type: textbook
Book Title: Laws of Contrast of Colour : And Their Application to the Arts of Painting, Decoration of Buildings, Mosaic Work, Tapestry and Carpet Weaving, Calico Printing, Dress, Paper Staining, Printing, Military Clothing, Illumination, Landscape and Flower Garde
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2017
Topic: Techniques / Painting
Item Height: 0.7 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Art
Item Weight: 15.2 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Michel EugèNe Chevreul
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
