The Principles of Harmony and Contrast of Colors and Their Applications to the Arts

Hardcover | Color Theory | Art Reference

Product Description

Discover the groundbreaking color theory that revolutionized art, design, and visual perception by renowned 19th-century scientist M.E. Chevreul, with expert commentary by color authority Faber Birren.

Book Specifications:

• Hardcover Edition

• 192 pages

• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

• Dimensions: 9.30 x 1.10 inches

Landmark Contribution to Color Theory:

• Foundational text for Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism

• Influential in Op Art development

• Validated by modern visual perception research

Comprehensive Features:

• Original color plates

• 15 plates from the original French edition

• Photographs of Gobelins tapestries

• Full-page reproductions of Impressionist paintings

• Explanatory notes by Faber Birren

• Detailed glossary of color terminology

Essential for:

• Artists

• Art educators

• Fashion designers

• Interior decorators

• Color theory enthusiasts

• Art historians

Scientific and Artistic Insights:

• Principles of color harmony

• Contrast effects

• Optical mixtures

• Visual perception techniques

About the Author M.E. Chevreul was a pioneering 19th-century scientist whose groundbreaking work on color theory continues to influence artists and designers worldwide.

Editor's Note: Faber Birren, the leading color authority of the 20th century, provides invaluable context and modern scientific validation of Chevreul's revolutionary ideas.

The definitive guide to understanding color—a masterpiece that transformed artistic vision.