Understanding color : an introduction for designers / by Holtzschue, Linda, Safari Books Online

Table of Contents: “…Ch. 6 Illusion and Impression -- Color Illusions -- The Illusion of Depth -- Spatial Effects of Colors -- Transparence Illusion -- Fluting -- Vibration -- Vanishing Boundaries -- Luminosity -- Bezold Effect -- Optical Mixes -- ch. 7 Color Theory: A Brief History -- Setting the Stage -- The Beginnings of Color Theory -- Color and Controversy -- The Scientific Model: Color Gets Organized -- Color by the Numbers -- A New Perspective -- ch. 8 Color Harmony -- In Search of Beauty -- Intervals and Harmony -- Hue and Harmony -- Major and Minor Themes -- Value and Harmony -- Saturation and Harmony -- On Beyond Harmony: Dissonant Colors -- The X-tra Factor: Surface and Harmony -- Some Harmonious Conclusions -- ch. 9 Tools of the Trade: Color in Product and Print -- It's the Real Thing: Color in Product and Print -- Design Media -- Artists' Media -- Subtractive Mixing: Pure Hues -- Subtractive Mixing: Muted Hues -- Tinting Strength.…”
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