Controlling color : a practical introduction for designers and artists
Entry/Object ID
NK1548.L24 1991
Description
"A concise guide to the effective use of colour in art and design, featuring 100 illustrations in full colour. This comprehensive primer is designed for artists and designers in a variety of fields who desire a firm understanding of how to use colour to create a desired effect. Patricia Lambert describes the properties of the phenomenon known as colour, emphasizing the importance of synchronizing colour elements to maximize harmony or obtain contrast. She also introduces a technique of paint mixing and addresses the problem of matching colour samples with paint."
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Marilyn Botjer
Notes
Gift of Marilyn Botjer, July 2025.
Lexicon
Search Terms
color, design--technique
Legacy Lexicon
Category
Book
Book Details
Author
Patricia Lambert
Edition
First
Publisher
Design Press
Place Published
City
New York
Date Published
1991
ISBN
0830635599, 9780830635597
LCCN
90021603
Notes
Length: 92
General Notes
Note Type
Contents
Note
Color: Origins and Sources -- Color Properties -- Color Synchronicity -- Color Contrasts and Effects -- Colorant Mixing -- Studio Projects.
