| Description |
xii, 270 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
--For dummies.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Your color journey -- History of color -- The science of color -- The language of color -- The relativity of color -- Contrasts of color -- Color dynamics -- Color palettes -- Using color to convey meaning -- Systems of color -- Creating with color -- Ten colorful careers -- Ten ways to kickstart your color creativity. |
| Summary |
"Choose the right colors and color combinations for your projects Color theory is the art and science of using color. Color Theory For Dummies explains, in simple terms, how colors relate to one another and how they can be combined to work together in an aesthetically pleasing way. An understanding of color theory can help you create art, decorate your home, design a beautiful wedding, and impress your friends at parties. With this book, you'll learn how humans perceive color, how colors harmonize or clash with each other, and how you can apply these principles in your life and work to add a little, well, color to things. Discover the history and science behind how we see colors Understand how colors mix, match, and contrast so you can create better color combinations Learn how certain colors have the ability to affect how we feel and think Apply color theory to design, art, ďcor, photography, and beyond Color Theory For Dummies simplifies and illuminates the world of color theory, outlining and defining color in a digestible and applicable way." -- Description provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Color.
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Color in design.
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Color in art.
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Color -- Psychological aspects.
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| ISBN |
9781119892274 (paperback) |
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1119892279 (paperback) |
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