Los mejores libros de teoría del color

The masterworks of one of the most influential teacher-artists of the twentieth century, originally published as a limited, boxed edition in 1963, was conceived as a guide and teaching aid for artists, instructors, and students. A paperbound edition, containing the unabridged text of the original edition, plus ten representative color plates, chosen from the original silk-screen reproductions and printed by offset lithography, was published in 1971. Since those color plates have now been worn out in repeated reprintings, Mr. Albers has selected ten different color studies, with new comments, for this revised edition."The text of Interaction of Color provides the careful reader with the content of Josef Albers’ famous color course. His teaching is based on learning by direct perception, and not by theories or color systems. There are many books on color on the market, but no one combines eyesight with such profound insight as Josef Albers does in Interaction of Color ."—Hannes Beckmann"The publication of this famous book in paperback is an event. . . . It is clearly written and easy to understand. . . . This book ought to be owned by any serious student or teacher, regardless of the kind of painting he does."— The Artist

Millones de personas han aprendido a dibujar siguiendo los métodos de la doctora Edwards expuestos en su best-seller Nuevo aprender a dibujar con el lado derecho del cerebro. Esta muy esperada guía, ofrece un método práctico para armonizar combinaciones de colores mediante el uso de técnicas probadas y perfeccionadas en los talleres intensivos de la doctora Edwards. Mediante ejercicios ilustrados paso a paso con más de 125 imágenes, este libro ofrece una profunda comprensión de la estructura básica del color. Los ejercicios, destinados tanto a novatos como a pintores y diseñadores experimentados, le permitirán aprender a percibir cómo la luz afecta al color. Cómo se afectan mutuamente los colores. Manipular el matiz, el valor y la intensidad de los colores. Equilibrar el color en naturalezas muertas. Entender cómo se puede aplicar el significado psicológico de los colores a tu expresión única en color y a tu entorno.

Color Choices by Stephen Quiller is a must-read for artists looking to perfect their personal color styles. With the help of his "Quiller Wheel," readers will learn how to interpret color relationships, mix colors more clearly, and develop their own unique color blends. Quiller also offers step-by-step instructions on developing structured color schemes, applying underlays and overlays, and using color in striking, unusual ways. This book is perfect for artists of all mediums and will help bring out their unique sense of color.

From New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series, James Gurney, comes a carefully crafted and researched study on color and light in paintings. This art instruction book will accompany the acclaimed Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist. James Gurney, New York Times best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows Imaginative Realism with his second art-instruction book, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter. A researched study on two of art's most fundamental themes, Color and Light bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it in the light of science and observation. A glossary, pigment index, and bibliography complete what will ultimately become an indispensable tool for any artist. This book is the second in a series based on his blog, gurneyjourney.com. His first in the series, Imaginative Realism, was widely acclaimed in the fantastical art world, and was ranked the #1 Bestseller on the Amazon list for art instruction. "James Gurney's new book, Color and Light, cleverly bridges the gap between artistic observation and scientific explanation. Not only does he eloquently describe all the effects of color and light an artist might encounter, but he thrills us with his striking paintings in the process." --Armand Cabrera, Artist

En Las vidas secretas del color” Kassia St Clair relata las nada habituales historias de 75 tonalidades, tintes y colores. Desde el rubio al jengibre, pasando por el marrón que cambió la manera en que se libraban las batallas, el blanco que protegía de la peste, la época azul de Picasso, el color carbonilla de las pinturas rupestres de Lascaux, el amarillo ácido, el verde Kelly, las mujeres escarlata y el púrpura imperial. Todos estos inusitados y fascinantes relatos forman en su conjunto un resplandeciente hilo conductor que corre a lo largo de la historia. En este libro, Kassia St Clair ha convertido su obsesión de toda una vida por los colores y el origen de estos (ya sea el amarillo de cromo de los girasoles de Van Gogh o el rosa punk fluorescente) en un estudio irrepetible de la civilización humana. De la moda a la política, pasando por el arte y la guerra, Las vidas secretas del color cuenta la intensa historia de nuestra cultura.

This beginner-friendly guide covers all aspects of color theory for oil and acrylic painting. Learn about pigment characteristics, color mixing, and color psychology to make meaningful color choices in your art. With step-by-step projects and practical tips, this essential guide will teach you everything you need to know to use color as a tool for communication and expression. From the science and history of color to creating vibrant mixes and realistic flesh tones, Color Theory is the ultimate guide for painters of all levels.

The Secret Language of Color dives into the fascinating world of color, exploring its origins, science, and cultural significance. With stunning photographs and informative graphics, this book takes readers on a journey from the tiniest particles to the far reaches of outer space, and from the natural world to human psychology. Whether you're a lover of art or science, this captivating book is the perfect guide to understanding the role of color in our lives.

Explore the fascinating world of color combinations with this inspirational book. Discover the work of Sanzo Wada, an artist and designer who laid the foundations for contemporary color research through his development of traditional and Western influenced color palettes. In this book, you'll find 348 eye-catching and sensuous color combinations, based on Wada's original six-volume work from the 1930s. Immerse yourself in the artistry and creativity of this iconic designer and discover new possibilities for your own color choices.

This 25th anniversary edition book explores the subject of color through illuminating exercises, inspiring new ways to think about color. It offers insights on how to unlock personal creativity and express oneself with paint like never before. Discover how the interaction of complementary hues can trigger vibrations, how warm and cool colors affect the feeling of space, and unique tricks to accentuate a particular color in a scene.

By the time Goethe's "Theory of Colours" appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established. To Goethe, the theory was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. He based his conclusions exclusively upon exhaustive personal observation of the phenomena of color. Of his own theory, Goethe was supremely confident: "From the philosopher, we believe we merit thanks for having traced the phenomena of colours to their first sources, to the circumstances under which they appear and are, and beyond which no further explanation respecting them is possible." Goethe's scientific conclusions have, of course, long since been thoroughly demolished, but the intelligent reader of today may enjoy this work on quite different grounds: for the beauty and sweep of his conjectures regarding the connection between color and philosophical ideas; for an insight into early nineteenth-century beliefs and modes of thought; and for the flavor of life in Europe just after the American and French Revolutions. The work may also be read as an accurate guide to the study of color phenomena. Goethe's conclusions have been repudiated, but no one quarrels with his reporting of the facts to be observed. With simple objects -- vessels, prisms, lenses, and the like -- the reader will be led through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colors, but also in the observable physical phenomena of color. By closely following Goethe's explanations of the color phenomena, the reader may become so divorced from the wavelength theory -- Goethe never even mentions it -- that he may begin to think about color theory relatively unhampered by prejudice, ancient or modern.