Lamb Trevor (23 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Although we experience colour all the time, do we really understand colour? Three hundred years ago Isaac Newton showed that white light is composed of all the colours of the spectrum yet does this provide us with insight into our own personal experience of colour sensation? To answer such questions on the nature of colour this volume gathers the combined knowledge of physics, biology, history and art. It provides an exciting exploration of colour, from the diverse perspectives of experts in eight different fields of study. Their essays take us on a journey both through the sciences and the world of fine art, and they combine to give a full and rewarding view of colour.…

paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Although we experience colour all the time, do we really understand colour? Three hundred years ago Isaac Newton showed that white light is composed of all the colours of the spectrum yet does this provide us with insight into our own personal experience of colour sensation? To answer such questions on the nature of colour this volume gathers the combined knowledge of physics, biology, history and art. It provides an exciting exploration of colour, from the diverse perspectives of experts in eight different fields of study. Their essays take us on a journey both through the sciences and the world of fine art, and they combine to give a full and rewarding view of colour.…

Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable. Any access codes or passwords originally included with the book may be expired, used or no longer valid. Image is stock photo and cover art edition may be different than pictured.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Although we experience colour all the time, do we really understand colour? Three hundred years ago Isaac Newton showed that white light is composed of all the colours of the spectrum yet does this provide us with insight into our own personal experience of colour sensation? To answer such questions on the nature of colour this volume gathers the combined knowledge of physics, biology, history and art. It provides an exciting exploration of colour, from the diverse perspectives of experts in eight different fields of study. Their essays take us on a journey both through the sciences and the world of fine art, and they combine to give a full and rewarding view of colour. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Tall 8vo, card covers, 237pp., ills. First printing. VG-: small nick/puncture to the front cover (see images); otherwise undamaged and very clean, bright and sound.

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Foxing to the pages.…

Lamb, Trevor / Bourriau, Janine, ed. Colour: art & science. Cambridge University Press, 1995, 237pp., sewn PAPERBACK, very good. The Darwin College lectures. - Three hundred years ago Isaac Newton showed that white light is composed of all the colours of the spectrum - yet does this provide us with insight into our own personal experience of colour sensation? To approach such a conundrum, this volume gathers the combined knowledge of physics, biology, history and art. It provides an exploration of colour, from the diverse perspectives of experts in eight different fields of study. Their essays take us on a journey through both the sciences and the arts, to give a full and rewarding view of colour. - CONTENTS: The history of colour in art / David Bomford -- Colour for the painter / Bridget Riley -- Light and colour / Malcolm Longair -- Colour mechanisms of the eye / Denis Baylor -- Seeing colour / John Mollon -- Colour in nature / Peter Parks -- Colour and culture / John Gage -- Colour in language / John Lyons. 9780521499637 ISBN 0521499631.…

Paperback. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, 2nd Printing. Published by Cambridge University Press, 1997. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Trade Paperback. Large 8vo. (8) 237 (10) pp, illus; Darwin College Lectures series: Very minor external wear - fr cover forecorner tips, else, Pristine Interior. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright. 7" x 9.75". Decorative color wrappers. Size: Large Octavo. Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: acceptable. This book is in Acceptable condition. All pages are intact, but may have lots of notes, water damage or other issues and be ex library.

Hardcover met stofomslag. 256 pagina's. Nieuwstaat. 777g.

Condition: Very Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. X-Library book. Typical library markings. Ships promptly from Texas. 100% Money-Back Guarantee!!.

Condition: Muy Bueno. Color: Art and Science, publicado dentro de la prestigiosa serie de conferencias del Darwin College, es una obra colectiva que explora el fascinante mundo del color desde una perspectiva interdisciplinar. A través de las contribuciones de Trevor Lamb y Janine Bourriau, el libro aborda cómo el color ha sido percibido, estudiado y utilizado a lo largo de la historia, uniendo ciencia, arte y cultura en un mismo volumen.Este ensayo, con número de ISBN 978-0-521-49963-7 y un peso aproximado de 350 gramos, resulta especialmente valioso para estudiantes, investigadores y profesionales de disciplinas como la física, la biología, la historia del arte o la psicología. Su enfoque riguroso pero accesible lo convierte en una lectura estimulante para cualquier persona curiosa por comprender los mecanismos de la visión y la percepción cromática.Una oportunidad única para adentrarse en un tema tan cotidiano como complejo, presentado con la claridad y el prestigio que caracterizan a esta colección académica. Ideal para ampliar la biblioteca de aquellos interesados en la intersección entre el conocimiento científico y la expresión artística.…

Condition: Very Good.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1950grams, ISBN:9780521496452.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Decorated boards and spine. Jacket badly creased with a few pin pricks. Internally 6 cm x 5 mm gum residue in top corner of front free end paper. Clean contents.