Color: A Textbook Of Modern Chromatics, With Applications To Art And Industry (1890)

""Color: A Textbook of Modern Chromatics, with Applications to Art and Industry"" is a comprehensive book written by Ogden N. Rood in 1890. The book delves into the science of color, exploring the physics behind color perception, the properties of light, and the principles of color mixing. It also covers the historical context of color theory, including the work of Isaac Newton and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The book provides practical applications of color theory in art and industry, including discussions of color harmony, color contrast, and color symbolism. It also includes a detailed analysis of the color wheel and its variations, as well as an exploration of the psychological and emotional effects of color. Overall, ""Color"" is a seminal work in the field of color theory, providing a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the science and art of color. It remains a valuable resource for artists, designers, scientists, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of color.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.