Light and Water: A Study of Reflexion and Colour, in River, Lake and Sea (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Light and Water: A Study of Reflexion and Colour, in River, Lake and Sea (Classic Reprint)
Author: Montagu Pollock
ISBN: 9780265201497

Montagu Pollock

9780265201497: Light and Water: A Study of Reflexion and Colour, in River, Lake and Sea (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265201497 ISBN 13: 9780265201497

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how light and water shape what we see.

This clear, practical study explains why water appears blue or purple, how reflections and ripples alter color, and how perspective changes depth and tone. Learn how refraction, reflection, and surface texture interact to create the colors of rippled water, shadows, and submerged surfaces, with approachable explanations suitable for artists and curious readers alike.

Through accessible explanations and visual ideas, the book unfolds the science behind common observations—why shadows on snow look blue, how surrounding colors influence what we notice, and how light behaves at different angles on and under the surface. It combines physics with eye‑level examples to help you see water and color more clearly in everyday life.

How light splits and travels through water, and what that means for color
How reflections and refractions alter what we perceive at the surface
Why shadows and local colors change with angle and illumination
Practical ideas that connect scientific concepts to painting and visual perception

Ideal for readers who enjoy a thoughtful blend of science and visual observation, including artists and students exploring color in water and light.

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