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Jaded
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Jaded asked in Arts & HumanitiesBooks & Authors · 1 decade ago

Does anyone know any good books about understanding color?

Does anyone know any good books about understanding color?...the colour spectrum, colour theory and other things about colour...maybe a book that goes deep into the subject but still explains it in a way thats easy to understand...??

Any help would be MUCH appreciated!! THANK YOU!!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Check out some of these:

    Artist's Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Working with Color by Simon Jennings

    Good introduction to colours for those who don't want all the in-depth theory. It won 'Artist's Choice' art instruction book of the year in 1995.

    Colour by Edith Anderson Feisner

    This book expands on all topics relating to colour in every direction

    Color by Betty Edwards: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors.

    This is a primer for people wanting to learn more about colour. The author focuses on making art theory and practice accessible. Of all the books concerned with learning about colour it's probably most suitable for those who are just starting to learn about colour.

    Painter's Guide to Color by Stephen Quiller

    This guide explores value and intensity, complementary and analogous colors, harmonious and discordant colours, six colour families and the ways in which color can be used to evoke moods and express atmospheric conditions.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    dulux colour chart..... woops sorry lv .. no..

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