Color Theory For Dummies

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By Eric Hibit

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Color Theory For Dummies offers an accessible exploration of the principles of colour theory, perfect for artists and designers. The book delves into the science of how we perceive colours and their emotional impacts, providing practical insights into mixing colours and creating balanced palettes. With step-by-step guidance and illustrative examples, it serves as a comprehensive resource for mastering the art of colour in creative projects.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to deepen your understanding of colour's role in art and design. It offers insightful explanations on how to effectively use and combine colours, making it perfect for both budding artists and seasoned creatives interested in enhancing their visual projects.

"Explore the careers of colorful professionals; experiment with interactive worksheets and swatches; learn strategies to work with color creatively"--Cover.

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Choose the right colours and colour combinations for your projects

Colour theory is the art and science of using colour. Color Theory For Dummies explains, in simple terms, how colours relate to one another and how they can be combined to work together in an aesthetically pleasing way. An understanding of colour 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 colour, how colours harmonise or clash with each other, and how you can apply these principles in your life and work to add a little, well, colour to things.

Discover the history and science behind how we see colours
Understand how colours mix, match, and contrast so you can create better colour combinations
Learn how certain colours have the ability to affect how we feel and think
Apply colour theory to design, art, décor, photography, and beyond

Color Theory For Dummies simplifies and illuminates the world of colour theory, outlining and defining colour in a digestible and applicable way.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119892274

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Eric Hibit, MFA, is a visual artist who has taught studio art at The Cooper Union, Drexel University, Tyler School of Art, and Hunter College. He attended Corcoran College of Art + Design and Yale University School of Art. He has exhibited at numerous New York galleries, as well as nationally and internationally. Hibit is co-director of Ortega y Gasset Projects, a non-profit art gallery in Brooklyn, NY.