Colour

An invaluable introduction to the art and science of colour and its uses. The book not only provides a solid and thorough foundation in the aesthetic and practical basics of colour, but it also gives insights into the creative use of colour by artists present and past. The text is accompanied by illustrtaions from both the fine and applied arts, with examples ranging from Old Masters paintings to contemporary design and craft objects, there is also an explanation of colour technologies in computer graphics and a discussion of the complexities of colour managment.