Color: A Textbook of Modern Chromatics, with Applications to Art and Industry (1890)

Rood, Ogden N

ISBN 10: 1498141404 / ISBN 13: 9781498141406

Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Color: A Textbook of Modern Chromatics, with Applications to Art and Industry (1890)
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1498141404
• ISBN 13: 9781498141406
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""Color: A Textbook Of Modern Chromatics, With Applications To Art And Industry"" is a comprehensive book on the science of color and its applications in various fields. Written by Ogden N. Rood and first published in 1890, this book discusses the principles of color perception, color mixing, and color harmony. It also explores the psychological and emotional effects of color and how they can be used in art and design.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the basics of color theory, including the physics of light and color, the color wheel, and the properties of color. The second part delves into the practical applications of color in art and design, including color harmony, color contrast, and color symbolism. The third part focuses on the use of color in industry, including color in printing, dyeing, and photography.Throughout the book, Rood provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts he presents. He also includes practical exercises and experiments that readers can perform to explore color theory for themselves.Overall, ""Color: A Textbook Of Modern Chromatics, With Applications To Art And Industry"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science and art of color. It offers a thorough and accessible introduction to the subject, as well as practical insights into how color can be used to create effective designs and products.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1890 Edition.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.