An introduction to the science of light and color and its applications to photography, art, natural phenomena, and other related areas. Explains the origin of phenomena commonly encountered in nature and art, emphasizing the physical aspects but also touching on aspects of physiology and psychology that directly influence how visual images are perceived. Covers the effect of mixing color, the notion of color spaces, how atoms and molecules affect light, how light can be measured, the effect of using a lens, and many other topics. Requires little or no mathematical background. Includes questions and references for further reading.
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An introduction to the science of light and color and its applications to photography, art, natural phenomena, and other related areas. Explains the origin of phenomena commonly encountered in nature and art, emphasizing the physical aspects but also touching on aspects of physiology and psychology that directly influence how visual images are perceived. Covers the effect of mixing color, the notion of color spaces, how atoms and molecules affect light, how light can be measured, the effect of using a lens, and many other topics. Requires little or no mathematical background. Includes questions and references for further reading.
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A primer on the science behind art,
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This review is from: Light and Color in Nature and Art (Hardcover)
First and foremost a science textbook, Light and Color in Nature and Art covers the mathmatics and chemistry behind different lighting phenomena and how they are captured on film or canvas versus seen by the human eye. While artists may be tempted to pick up the book for a deeper understanding of color theory or the science of film emulsion, the book is highly technical and does not really lend itself toward artistic development. Definitely not a necessary addition to the artists' bookshelf, but a worthy textbook for those interested in physics.
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great stuff,
This review is from: Light and Color in Nature and Art (Hardcover)
One of the most informative books i have read. Note that this book was used for a college course at NYU in the early 80s... Full of optical principles some of which go slightly above the average artists head. Only read this if you remember your physics classes from high school quite well and can stand tons of text book reading. It took me months to read and digest all of this information. I had to re-read sections several times.
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partitive mixing, mordant layer, composite hologram, resulting chromaticity, achromatic point, net transmittance, color matching functions, spectral transmittance curve, additive color mixing, subtractive color mixing, inferior mirage, brightness adaptation, tristimulus values, greater luminance, superior mirage, primary bow, total luminous flux, chromaticity diagram, total radiant flux, spectral power distribution, reflected light meter, reflectance curve, color reversal film, spectrum locus, net amplitude Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Color Plate, New York, Advanced Topic, Isaac Newton, Second Edition, Thomas Young, American Journal of Physics, James Clerk Maxwell, Resource Letter, Third Edition, United States, Academic Press, Cambridge University Press, Commission Internationale, Theory of Colours, Christiaan Huygens, Eastman Kodak Company, Edwin Land, Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Kepler, Lighting Handbook, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Willebrord Snell, Atlas of Optical Phenomena, Fountain Press New!
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partitive mixing, mordant layer, composite hologram, resulting chromaticity, achromatic point, net transmittance, color matching functions, spectral transmittance curve, additive color mixing, subtractive color mixing, inferior mirage, brightness adaptation, tristimulus values, greater luminance, superior mirage, primary bow, total luminous flux, chromaticity diagram, total radiant flux, spectral power distribution, reflected light meter, reflectance curve, color reversal film, spectrum locus, net amplitude Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Color Plate, New York, Advanced Topic, Isaac Newton, Second Edition, Thomas Young, American Journal of Physics, James Clerk Maxwell, Resource Letter, Third Edition, United States, Academic Press, Cambridge University Press, Commission Internationale, Theory of Colours, Christiaan Huygens, Eastman Kodak Company, Edwin Land, Leonardo da Vinci, Johannes Kepler, Lighting Handbook, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Willebrord Snell, Atlas of Optical Phenomena, Fountain Press New!
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- Theory of Colours (Library of Science Classics) by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe on 6 pages
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- Photometry and Radiometry for Engineers by A. Stimson on 6 pages
- Illusion in Nature and Art by Richard Langton Gregory on 4 pages
- The Measurement of Appearance, 2nd Edition by Richard Hunter on page 12, page 49, and page 157
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- Introduction to Color Imaging Science by Hsien-Che Lee on page 10, and Back Matter
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- A Field Guide to Digital Color by Maureen Stone in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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