How Color Works: Color Theory in the Twenty-First Century

by Pamela Fraser

Richly illustrated and interactive in its approach, How Color Color Theory in the Twenty-First Century explores the contemporary aesthetics of color. Color and its many meanings are presented in culturally specific terms, encouraging students to appreciate the power that color holds over different societies. The text demonstrates that interest in color is alive and well-even in surprising corners of artistic production-and shows students of all media and all experience levels how to create and use color in a sophisticated fashion.

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Genres: Art, Design

272 pages, Paperback

Published January 24, 2018

Reviews

[Skyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating overview of color with great attention to its use in art history, as well as scientific explanations of perception and color theory. My one fault is that this book repeats itself, a lot. I can't count the number of times the primary colors were listed.

[leo :2 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good book, had to read this for painting class. Useful.