Contemporary Color

Author: Steven Bleicher
Edition: 001
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9781401837402
ISBN 10: 1401837409
Copyright: 2005

Price: $121.95

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Description:

This beautifully produced and lavishly illustrated introduction to contemporary color offers working artists valuable insight into traditional color theory while examining the effective use of color in digital applications and 3D design work. Written by a leading design educator whose work is widely exhibited, Contemporary Color features a balanced examination of theory and its practical application in a technology-driven world. Topics range from color perception, color harmonies, pigments, colorants, and paints to digital color and 3D design. An intriguing discussion of the psychological impact of color and the future of color add a stimulating dimension to the book. Thoughtful contributions on creativity and best practices round out the inclusive coverage.

Features:

a highly visual exploration of traditional and leading-edge color theory and its application in contemporary design
the first comprehensive discussion in a color theory textbook of digital color and the three-dimensional aspects of color
a user-friendly writing style that renders color theory meaningful and relevant
more than 100 color illustrations?from Picasso and Seurat to Van Gogh and Kandinsky?brilliantly illustrate color principles and concepts

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