Contents
Part 1 - Color Study
Chapter 1 - The Nature of Color: Color Physics and Perception
Introduction
Color Physics
Primary Colors of Light
Additive Color System
Color Perception
Additive Color Media
Subtractive Color System
Complementary Colors
Activities
Chapter 2 -The Color Circleand Color Systems: An Exploration
Introduction
Color Circles and Systems-A Brief History
Color Circles-A Rationale
The Traditional Subtractive Color Circle
Hues-Components of a Color Circle
Achromatics and the Color Circle
Hue Contrast
Hue Relationships on the Color Circle
Color Proportion
Activities
Chapter 3- Attributes of Color
Introduction
Hue
Value
Saturation
Systems of Color Saturation-Color Solids
Activities
Chapter 4 - Color Interaction
Introduction
Color Relativity-Chevereul and Albers
Optical Mixtures
Other Types of Color Interaction
Color Transparency
Activities
Chapter 5 - The Materials of Color
Introduction
Physical Color
Painting Media, 107
Process Materials
Activity
Chapter 6 - Computer Color
Introduction
Computer Color Basics
The Color Monitor
Pixel Depth
Bitmap and Vector-based Programs
Types of Graphic Software
Using Computer Color
Color Management
Activities
Part 2
Designing With Color
Chapter 7 - The Elements of Design
Introduction
The Abstract Concepts of Design
The Picture Plane
Design Elements
Activities
Chapter 8 - The Principles of Design
Introduction
Order and Chaos
Gestalt Theory in Design
Design Principles-Unity
Economy
Design Principle-Emphasis
Design Principle-Balance
Design Principles-Movement and Rhythm
Activities
Chapter 9 - Color Schemes and Harmonies
Introduction
Simple Color Harmonies
Contrasting or Opposing Harmonies
Split Complementary Harmony
Balanced Color Harmonies
Keyed Color Harmonies
Informal Color Harmonies
Activities
Chapter 10 - Designing With Color
Introduction
Color Unity
Color Emphasis
Color Balance
Color to Depict Form, Space, and Light
Color Rhythm and Movement
Activities
Chapter 11 - Expressive Color
Introduction
Color Psychology
Color Symbols
Environmental Color
Color Harmony versus Color Discord
Color Preference
Color Expression
Free Form Color Harmony
Thematic Color
Activities
Chapter 12 - Color in Art
Introduction
Reflected Light-Byzantine Mosaics
Primacy of Form-The Renaissance
Light and Movement-The Baroque
Poetry in Color-Romantic Period
Time and Place-Impressionism
Simple Elegance-Japanese Art
Color Expression-Neoimpressionism
Fauvism and Beyond
Structured Space-Cubism
Color Utopians-Modernism and De Stijl
Pierre Bonnard-Premier Colorist
Inner Light-Abstract Expressionism
Light Reflected-Minimalism and Beyond
Color in Installation and Image
Glossary
Bibliography
Index of Student Illustrations and Photography Credits
Index
