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Product Identifiers

PublisherWatson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-10082304260X

ISBN-139780823042609

eBay Product ID (ePID)16038688537

Product Key Features

Book TitlePowercolor : Master Color concepts for All Media

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

TopicColor Theory, Techniques / Color

IllustratorYes

GenreArt

AuthorCaroline Jasper

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight20.8 Oz

Item Length10.5 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-026119

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal701/.85

SynopsisPowercolor is a fascinating survey of colour, and an invaluable resource for artists who want to expand their knowledge about colour, and invigorate their use of colour. Colour is an essential element in visual art that affects the perception, interpretation, and compositional success of images. Unfortunately, the jargon of colour theory and the unpredictability of mixing manufactured colours prevent many artists from using colour to maximum advantage in their work. even illustrates ideas by offering instructive examples and demonstrations. Author and artist Caroline Jasper examines the following: Physiology: what colour is and how it has been explained by scientists; Theory: the colour wheel, and alternative colour systems like triangles and spheres; History: how artists throughout history have used colour; Physics: various types of colour contrast (temperature, intensity, value); Chemistry: how a medium's physical characteristics affect the use and appearance of colour; Contemporary Color Practice: how colour can be used effectively in a variety of theories, methods of application, and mediums., The jargon of colour theory and the unpredictability of mixing manufactured colours prevent many artists from using colour to maximum advantage in their work. This comprehensive survey of colour--its science, psychology, theory, and aesthetics--gives artists the knowledge and power to do more with color. Artists learn what colour is; the colour wheel; various types of colour contrast (temperature, intensity, and value); how a medium's physical characteristics affect the use and appearance of colour; how colour has been used by artists throughout history; and how colour can be used effectively in a variety of theories, methods of applications, and mediums. This is an invaluable resource for artists who want to expand their knowledge about and invigorate their use of colour.

LC Classification NumberN7432.7.J37 2005