A Color Notation (eBook)

A. H. Munsell (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
76 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738877-7 (EAN)

Infos

A Color Notation by A. H. Munsell is a groundbreaking book that delves into the intricacies of color theory and notation. Published in 1905, this work marked a significant advancement in the field of color science with its innovative system for organizing and categorizing colors based on hue, value, and chroma. Munsell's meticulous approach to color classification laid the foundation for modern color systems used in various industries today. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both scholars and enthusiasts interested in understanding the complexities of color. Munsell's detailed explanations and diagrams provide valuable insights into the world of color and how it can be accurately represented and communicated. His work continues to be influential in the fields of art, design, and science. A. H. Munsell, a pioneering figure in the study of color, drew from his background as an artist and educator to develop his revolutionary color system. His passion for understanding and organizing colors led him to create the Munsell Color System, which remains a cornerstone in the study of color theory. Munsell's expertise and dedication to the subject shine through in A Color Notation, making it essential reading for anyone interested in exploring the fascinating world of color. I highly recommend this book to artists, designers, scientists, and researchers seeking a comprehensive understanding of color theory and its practical applications.

Autor

Albert Henry Munsell (1858–1918) was an American painter, teacher, and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of color theory. Munsell is best known for creating the Munsell color system, an early color space model, and for his seminal book, 'A Color Notation', first published in 1905. In this influential work, Munsell laid out the foundations of his color system, which was built around the three dimensions of color: hue, value (lightness), and chroma (color purity). He aimed to produce a logical structure for color that would be based on perceptual measures and could be used in various disciplines, including the arts and sciences. The Munsell color system became widely adopted and remains in use today in various fields, such as art, design, and environmental and material sciences. His work has been essential in developing standardized color measurement and has influenced color order systems worldwide. Munsell's approach to color notation was characterized by its clarity and practicality, and he devoted his life to teaching and refining his theories of color balance and harmony. His legacy in the field of color science is profound, affecting how colors are classified and understood both in technical settings and in everyday language.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Schlagworte: Andy Warhol • Art and Science Intersection • Art education • Art instruction • Artistic perceptions • Chroma measurement • chromatic study • color harmony • Color organization methods • Color theory • color wheel • Early 20th-century color theory • historical art books • Historical color systems • Leonardo da Vinci • Little Women • Munsell color system • Munsell system origins • Oil and Marble • open book • Painting Technique • Scientific color classification • The Artist's Journey • The Club King • The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up • The Three Brooches • Van Gogh • visual arts