[PDF] A Dictionary Of Colour eBook

Author : Sean Adams
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 25,81 MB
Release : 2017-04-11
Category : Design
ISBN : 1683350022

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A guide to the cultural, historical, and social meanings of twenty-seven colors, plus examples of successful usage of each as well as options for palette variations. The Designer’s Dictionary of Color provides an in-depth look at twenty-seven colors key to art and graphic design. Organized by spectrum, in color-by-color sections for easy navigation, this book documents each hue with charts showing color range and palette variations. Chapters detail each color’s creative history and cultural associations, with examples of color use that extend from the artistic to the utilitarian—whether the turquoise on a Reid Miles album cover or the avocado paint job on a 1970s Dodge station wagon. A practical and inspirational resource for designers and students alike, The Designer’s Dictionary of Color opens up the world of color for all those who seek to harness its incredible power.

Author : Ian Paterson
Publisher : Thorogood Publishing
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 16,35 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN :

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With more tha 4,000 enteries, this dictionary is the first of its kind: a treasury of color words and phrases, a comprehensive resource for exploring every aspect of color.

Author : Josef Albers
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 28,94 MB
Release : 2013-06-28
Category : Art
ISBN : 0300179359

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An experimental approach to the study and teaching of color is comprised of exercises in seeing color action and feeling color relatedness before arriving at color theory.

Author : Leatrice Eiseman
Publisher : Quarry Books Editions
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 33,74 MB
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 1631592963

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"The only color guide a designer will ever need. Completely updated with Pantone colors and new text by Leatrice Eiseman, America's Color Guru"--

Author : Teruko Sakurai
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 49,99 MB
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 1462922678

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Expert colorist Teruko Sakurai takes you to the end of the rainbow--and beyond--in this inspiring color dictionary! Over 2,750 traditional Japanese color combinations are presented, organized into 100 different themes associated with the seasons, landscapes and artistic heritage of Japan. Whether it's a shower of pink cherry blossoms, the flutter of a carp flap or the austere and cool tones of Mt. Fuji, flipping the pages of this color dictionary is like taking a stroll through the sensual delights of Japanese culture in all its dazzling tones, hues and palettes. Each two-page section in this richly-illustrated book presents a different theme with the following information: An introduction to the color scheme and a description of how it can be used A number-coded nine-color palette board showing the range of shades and hues that complement and comprise the scheme CMYK, RGB and HEX (the color code used in Japan) references for all nine colors 26 examples including two- and three-color combinations with photos and illustrations This is an indispensable guide for graphic designers, illustrators, decorators, artists and publishing professionals. It will also be enjoyable and inspiring for readers planning their own home design or art projects.

Author : Karen Haller
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 21,50 MB
Release : 2019-08-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 024135286X

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A SUNDAY TIMES DESIGN BOOK OF THE YEAR _________________________________________ The definitive guide for harnessing the power of colour to improve your happiness, wellbeing and confidence Wouldn't you like to boost your confidence simply by slipping on 'that' yellow jumper? Or when you get home after a stressful day, be instantly soothed by the restful green of your walls? The colours all around us hold an emotional energy. Applied Colour Psychology specialist, Karen Haller, explains the inherent power of colour; for example, looking closely at the colours we love or those we dislike can bring up deeply buried memories and with them powerful feelings. A revolutionary guide to boosting your wellbeing, The Little Book of Colour puts you firmly in the driver's seat and on the road to changing the colours in your world to revamp your mood and motivation. Illuminating the science, psychology and emotional significance of colour, with key assessments for finding your own true colour compatibility, this book will help you to rediscover meaning in everything you do through the joy of colour. Get ready to join the colour revolution, and change your life for the better.

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Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 21,81 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780199106745

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This paperback version of The Oxford Junior Dictionary features 6000 headwords accompanied by simple definitions and examples, and supported by colour illustrations.