The Theory of Colouring: Being an Analysis of the Principles of Contrast and Harmony in the Arrangement of Colours, With Their Application to the ... of Pictures, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Many are averse to use theoretical principles in the study of art: science, it is said, may be learned by theories, but art only by practice. Truly, mere theoretical principles will never make an artist without practice, which they are intended to direct, not to supplant. They are to guide the student in his work, not to do his work for him. The principles of colour stand in the same relationship to painting as the rules of perspective with regard to drawing, neither can be neglected with impunity. These princi ples are not necessarily intuitive, but are to be learned by long, and often bitter experience. If the student will be guided by the experience of others, and adopt the rules set forth, so far as they commend themselves to his judgement, he may reap the fruit of their labours, and share with them the glory of success.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This concise guidebook presents a nuanced theory of color relationships and application in painting. Building upon insights derived from the analysis of pigments and historic artworks, the author advocates a systematic approach to creating harmonious and impactful color compositions. Departing from traditional color theory, the book introduces the concept of tertiary colors (brown, broken green, and gray) and provides a "diagram of color" that demonstrates how these colors interact with the primary (red, blue, yellow) and secondary colors (orange, green, purple) to produce a wide spectrum of hues. Practical advice on mixing and combining pigments, as well as exercises for developing the ability to perceive subtle color differences, make this book a valuable resource for artists seeking to enhance their understanding and application of color in their work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334042676_0
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