Controlling Color: A Practical Introduction for Designers and Artists

Patricia Lambert

ISBN 10: 0830635599 / ISBN 13: 9780830635597

Published by Design Press, 1991

About this Item

Paperback - not ex library. 1st edition published in 1991 by Design Press, New York. In very good condition throughout. Ready for immedite despatch from UK. 16C*.

Seller Inventory # SFL5-BX21A-04

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Controlling Color: A Practical Introduction for Designers and Artists
• Publisher: Design Press
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0830635599
• ISBN 13: 9780830635597
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

A concise guide to the effective use of colour in art and design, featuring 100 illustrations in full colour. This comprehensive primer is designed for artists and designers in a variety of fields who desire a firm understanding of how to use colour to create a desired effect. Patricia Lambert describes the properties of the phenomenon known as colour, emphasizing the importance of synchronizing colour elements to maximize harmony or obtain contrast. She also introduces a technique of paint mixing and addresses the problem of matching colour samples with paint.