Color theory

Book 1989

The Watson-Guptill Artist's Library is a lively, informative series of books that give fledgling artists all the basics they need to get started in a wide range of mediums and genres. Packed with color illustrations and step-by-step demonstrations, each volume is a handy reference guide no beginner will want to be without.

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Color in art

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ISBN:

9780823007554
0823007553

Description:

111 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Notes:

Translation of: Teoria y practica del color

Contents:

Color Theory 9
Color of the Subject 23
All the Colors of Nature with Only Three Colors 31
Color and Contrast 39
Use and Abuse of White and Black 49
Colors Commonly Used by Artists 59
Color of Shadows 75
Harmonizing Colors 85
A summary of the lessons 110

LCCN:

89005811

Control Number:

29277

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