The Mary Gilliatt Book of Color

A comprehensive reference for using color in home decorating consists of chapters on specific colors and covers the many ways in which each color can be used throughout the house

Gilliatt's new book is for people who want to make better use of color in their homes. Readers will learn how to develop a color sense by observing and analyzing color blendings. This decorating approach is based on the phenomena of color harmony introduced by M. E. Chevreul; as director of the Gobelins tapestry works in the 19th century, Chevreul observed the influence of one color on another. Gilliatt uses these theories to create visual impressions in home decorating. Each chapter reviews a specific color historically and psychologically. Colors are also analyzed in terms of shades and contrasts, accents, and equal tones. Suggestions are offered on how to translate color combinations into successful decorating schemes. This inspiring decorating guide is recommended for public libraries. Judith Yankielun Lind, Free P.L., Berkeley Heights, N.J.
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