Foundations of color /

Title:

Foundations of color /

Author:

Davis, Jeff.

Published:

Tempe, Ariz. : 2015.

Format:

Book

Institution:

MassArt

Contents:

Chapter 1 - Color provides an introduction to the phenomenon of color, the physics of light, and color vision. -- Chapter 2 - Hue examines the defining property of hue and explores the idea of color temperature through warm and cool hues. -- Chapter 3 - Value examines the defining property of value and explores the use of a value scale for measuring normal value. -- Chapter 4 - Saturation examines the defining property of saturation, from chromatic to neutral to achromatic colors. It also discusses the color variations of tints, tones, and shades. -- Chapter 5 - Color Systems outlines systems for organizing color, from traditional paint to contemporary additive and subtractive systems. Primary, secondary, and tertiary hues are identified and organized into a color wheel for each color system. -- Chapter 6 - Color Schemes explores methods for developing color schemes, including monochromatic, analogous, and complementary relationships. Additional combinations focusing on hue, value, and saturation are examined for achieving color harmony. -- Chapter 7 - Color Interaction explores the interaction of color and effects such as afterimage, simultaneous contrast, optical mixing, and vibration. -- Chapter 8 - Color Composition concludes by reviewing the compositional effects of color. Topics include color's impact on emphasis, balance, space, and unity.

Online access:

No online access

Library holdings:

MassArt Main
N7432.7 .D39 2015 – Available