The Principles Of Harmony And Contrast Of Colors: And Their Applications To The Arts (1855) - Hardcover

by Michel E. Chevreul (Author), Charles Martel (Translator)

The Principles of Harmony and Contrast of Colors: And Their Applications to the Arts (1855) is a comprehensive guide to color theory written by Michel E. Chevreul. The book delves into the scientific principles behind color perception, exploring topics such as color harmony, contrast, and the effects of light and shadow. Chevreul offers practical advice on color selection for artists, designers, and decorators, and provides examples of how color can be used to create various moods and effects. The book includes numerous illustrations and color plates to demonstrate key concepts and techniques. Originally published in French in 1839, this English translation has been considered a seminal work in the field of color theory for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.