The New Munsell Student Color Set 2nd edition

by Jim Long, Joy Turner Luke

Albert Munsell's system of colour notation has been taught for nearly a century, but the applications and uses of the system are constantly changing. This text teaches the importance of a standardized language to communicate colour and the factors affecting how we perceive it. The three dimensions of colour - hue, value, and chroma - are also described. There is a brief contextual description of other colour systems. This text bridges the gap between the theory and appreciation of colour. Munsell colour charts, to be assembled with new, enlarged chips, are the basis for additional projects and exercises. This set is ideal for students of design, art, fashion, architecture, interior design, manufacturing, colour science, and anyone else who works with or is interested in colour.

Genres: Art, Design

Hardcover

First published February 1, 2001

Reviews

[LemontreeLime · Rating 2 out of 5]

Of the many color books i read, this was the hardest to understand, and the least enjoyable to read. It would have done much better if it had more image examples rather than drawn out description exercises within the text itself. Probably the most surreal moment of the text is in chpt. 8 when it refers to 'an effect that has no common name but is nevertheless important'... and this is supposed to be a textbook for classes? Make up a name then! You're supposed to be an expert! Create a name, maybe it will stick!