Itten, Johannes, 1888-1967.

The art of color; the subjective experience and objective rationale of color. Translated by Ernst van Haagen. - New York, Reinhold Pub. Corp. [1961] - 155 p. mounted illus. (part col.) 29 x 32 cm.

Color Physics. Color Agent and Color Effect. Concord of Colors. Subjective Timbre. Theory of Color Design. The 12--hue Color Circle. The Seven Color Contrasts. Hue. Light--Dark. Cold--Warm. Complementary. Simultaneous. Saturation. Extension. Color Mixing. Color Sphere and Color Star. Color Harmony and Variations. Form and Color. Spatial Effect of Colors. Theory of Color Impression. Theory of Color Expression. Composition. Postscript. Sources.

In this book, the world's foremost color theorist examines two different approaches to understanding the art of color. Subjective feelings and objective color principles are described in detail and clarified by color reproductions.

0471289280 (pbk.)


Colors.
Painting--Technique.

ND1280 / .I813 1961