The Book of Colour Concepts
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A visual guide to one of design's most powerful tools. Color influences nearly every aspect of our lives—our emotions, decisions, memories, and perception of the world around us. The Book of Colour Concepts traces the evolution of color theory through the artists, designers, scientists, and thinkers who transformed color from intuition into a language. Richly illustrated with works spanning art, architecture, graphic design, fashion, and industrial design, this accessible volume explores the principles behind harmony, contrast, symbolism, and perception. Whether you're a practicing designer or simply curious about why certain colors move us, it offers a fascinating introduction to the ideas that continue to shape visual culture. An essential reference for anyone who sees the world through color.
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The Book of Colour Concepts
Author
Sarah Lowengard
Publisher
Taschen
Format
Hardcover
Pages
846
Size
11.81 x 9.45 x 1.57 Inches
ISBN
978-3836595650
About the author
Sarah Lowengard
Sarah Lowengard is a historian of technology and science who writes about practical and philosophical engagements with colour. A practicing art conservator for more than 40 years and an artisan colour-maker for even longer, Lowengard is a member of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Cooper Union in New York City, and maintains affiliation with several technical art history and analytical art organizations in the United States and abroad.
