Suggestions for the Study of Colour Revised Editon - Softcover

Carpenter, Henry Barrett

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798295806360

Publisher: Solar Spectrum Press, 2026

Synopsis

First published in the early twentieth century, Suggestions for the Study of Colour by Henry Barrett Carpenter is a practical guide to understanding how color truly works.

Carpenter teaches that color follows a natural order, one that can be observed, studied, and applied. Through clear explanations and guided observation, readers learn what simple color harmony is, how contrasting colors function, how to identify and use them effectively, and what "discord" means in color composition. Rather than something to avoid, discord, when understood and used in small, intentional ways, can add delicacy, vitality, and beauty.

Designed for students, artists, and educators, this modern paperback edition preserves the original text in a clean, usable format meant for active study, note-taking, and repeated reference.

A concise, thoughtful resource for anyone seeking a clearer, more disciplined understanding of color.

What This Book Helps You With

• Understanding the natural order of color
• Learning what simple color harmony is and how to achieve it
• Identifying and using contrasting colors effectively
• Recognizing and defining color discord
• Using Discord intentionally to create subtle, powerful effects
• Observing color relationships in nature
• Applying hue, tone, and harmony with greater confidence

About this title

About the Authors

Henry Barrett Carpenter, 1861-1930, artist and teacher, born and brought up in Bath, the son of an accountant. He was the Headmaster at the Rochdale School of Art.

Valora Abbett is a certified professional color specialist and artist with 20 years of experience in the field. As a lover of art, design, and nature, she is dedicated to bringing rare, forgotten, and beautiful works about these subjects back into the hands of today's readers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Solar Spectrum Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798295806360
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100