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The Elements of Color

by Johannes Itten

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A useful simplification and condensation of Johannes ltten's major work. The Art of Color, this book covers subjective feeling and objective color principles in detail. It presents the key to understanding color in ltten's color circle and color contrasts.

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This useful simplification and condensed version of The Art of Color presents Itten's essential theories on color, and includes practical exercises. Illustrated.
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Table of Contents

Color Physics.

Color Agent and Color Effect.

Concord of Colors.

Subjective Timbre.

Theory of Color Design.

The Twelve-Part Color Circle.

The Seven Color Contrasts: Hue, Light-Dark, Cold-Warm, Complementary, Simultaneous, Saturation.

Extension.

Color Mixing.

The Color Sphere.

Color Harmony.

Form and Color.

Spatial Effect of Colors.

Theory of Color Impression.

Theory of Color Expression.

Composition.

Postscript.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780471289296
Author:
Itten, Johannes
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons
Location:
New York
Subject:
Painting
Subject:
Color
Subject:
Decoration & Ornament
Subject:
Color in architecture
Subject:
Colors
Subject:
Color Theory
Subject:
Painting -- Technique.
Subject:
Graphic design
Subject:
Art-Color Theory
Copyright:
1970
Series Volume:
074-01
Publication Date:
January 1970
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
8.33x8.24x.48 in. .96 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , This useful simplification and condensed version of The Art of Color presents Itten's essential theories on color, and includes practical exercises. Illustrated.
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