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The Elements of Color: A Treatise on the Color System of Johannes Itten Based on His Book the Art of Color 1st Edition
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- ISBN-100471289299
- ISBN-13978-0471289296
- Edition1st
- PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
- Publication dateJanuary 31, 1970
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions8.31 x 0.49 x 8.29 inches
- Print length95 pages
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This is the most complete document of one of the landmarks of modern education in art-the famous Basic Course at the Bauhaus in Weimar, Germany. Itten was the teacher who organized it at the invitation of Walter Gropius. First published in 1963 when Itten was still alive, the book has been revised and updated by Itten's widow, Anneliese Itten and includes new material from the basic course at the Bauhaus, as well as visual examples and descriptions of the refinements made by Itten in later courses in Berlin (1926-1932), Krefeld (1932-1938), and Zurich (1938-1960). The basic course at the Bauhaus was designed as a trial to judge students with varying education, to help them in their choice of a career in the arts, Each of the over 200 illustrations reproduced is described in detail to help the reader understand the purpose of art teaching. The student's original works include studies if nature, pure forms and abstractions, three-dimensional work, and projects in the applied arts. In addition the book includes exciting material on the evaluation of modern art education. The book has universal appeal for a basic course as a means for individual creative growth and it can be used today by students and art teachers as a foundation for their own basic courses.
The Art of Color Nearly 160 full-color charts, diagrams, and paintings illustrates this first publication of the color theories of the famous Bauhaus teacher and painter. Both the physical and emotional nature of color is studies. The seven basic color contrasts are examined in detail, and clarified with 28 full-color reproductions of painting masterpieces, from the stained-glass art of Chartres to the glowing canvasses of Picasso and Klee. The psychological, symbolic, and intellectual effects of color are explored in detail. Included also are an exposition of compositional order, a discussion of color effects in nature, and valuable demonstrations of techniques for bringing two or more colors harmoniously together.
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- Publisher : John Wiley & Sons; 1st edition (January 31, 1970)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 95 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0471289299
- ISBN-13 : 978-0471289296
- Item Weight : 15.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.31 x 0.49 x 8.29 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #704,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #843 in Graphic Design Color Use
- #4,598 in Architecture (Books)
- #5,265 in Art History & Criticism (Books)
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Elements of Color, I have researched ways to rid books of their musty smell. If several of these methods fail, I am returning the book.
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I have taken several colour classes over the years but this class was the best! Having this book made so much sense and easy to understand. Its a small book and very easy to travel with! A keeper as far as I am concerned.
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