Contemporary Color (Paperback)

by Steven Bleicher (Author)

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Product Description
This beautifully produced and lavishly illustrated introduction to contemporary color offers working artists valuable insight into traditional color theory while examining the effective use of color in digital applications and 3D design work. Written by a leading design educator whose work is widely exhibited, Contemporary Color features a balanced examination of theory and its practical application in a technology-driven world. Topics range from color perception, color harmonies, pigments, colorants, and paints to digital color and 3D design. An intriguing discussion of the psychological impact of color and the future of color add a stimulating dimension to the book. Thoughtful contributions on creativity and best practices round out the inclusive coverage.

About the Author
Steven Bleicher is a faculty member of the Art and Humanities program at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Steven is a member of the College Art Association’s Education Committee and is the Associate Editor of FATE in Review, the journal of Foundations in Art Theory in Education. He is also an accomplished artist whose work is included in many major collections.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (August 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401837409
• ISBN-13: 978-1401837402
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,574 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Generally A Good Textbook, February 12, 2009

By	K. DiMartino "Wrench Wench" (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book, like many textbooks on the subject, is slightly biased and some information is based on scientific theories about the human body and psyche, and are not explained as such. Although, this book makes it much more enjoyable to read about color theory on the whole! Information is presented in an easy-to-read and easy to comprehend manner.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wealth of Info - Easy Read, February 8, 2008

By	J. Sugars - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is packed full of useful information, and is laid out in an easy-to-read interesting way. I actually look forward to reading assignments in the class this textbook is for!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Commentary on Contemporary Color, September 16, 2007

By	Asbury A. Riley (Tampa,Fl) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this to be an ecellent book on the subject of color and it's relationship to the art, graphic, and design world.
I would have loved to have taken the course which uses this book as their study guide art the Art Institute of Tampa, but they only deal with Degree seeking students.
You will find it very relative to the use of color in the Art, Graphic, and Design areas, especailly in the practical use of color in the real world.