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Color Perception in Art
Published in Paperback by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (November, 1986)
Author: Faber Birren
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Color Story
A color may be a specific mix of dyes or pigments, but that may not be how it looks when seen or when remembered as afterimages. While in charge of Gobelin's dyestuffs and coloring, color theorist M.E. Chevreul saw that tapestry blacks looking black depended upon contrast with nearby colors. All 19th- and 20th-century artists have been sorting out COLOR PERCEPTION IN ART form, pattern, and design. Joseph Mallory Turner ended up being the greatest influence through it all, because of the spectrum he learned from Claude Lorrain's luminous sunsets and Moses Harris's pioneer printed full hue color circle. Author Faber Birren includes studies on how chromatic illumination, iridescence, luminosity, luster, and transparency affect color hues, tints, and tones. His unique book and William Gaunt's TURNER are learning experiences that make for smooth reading of Jim Ames' COLOR THEORY MADE EASY, Albert Handell's INTUITIVE LIGHT, Johannes Itten's THE ART OF COLOR, Trevor Lamb's COLOUR, Charles LeClair's COLOR IN CONTEMPORARY PAINTING, or Stephen Quiller's COLOR CHOICES.


Principles of Color: A Review of Past Traditions and Modern Theories of Color Harmony
Published in Paperback by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (December, 1987)
Author: Faber Birren
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A fascinating history and theory of the use of color in art
Birren has thoroughly researched the use of color in art and the theories of how color and its combinations work. Here you can find how color is used in diverse applications from old masterpieces to optical art, and learn how to combine colors to achieve luster, luminosity, etc. Interesting theory with practical applications.


Color & Human Response: Aspects of Light and Color Bearing on the Reactions of Living Things and the Welfare of Human Beings
Published in Paperback by John Wiley & Sons (01 February, 1984)
Author: Faber Birren
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Color and Human Response
The last chapter of this book is informative and interesting on why people prefer certain colors. The rest of the book deals with metaphysics and psycho-babble.

A Well Rounded Resource for Students
This book is an excellent tool for gaining an understanding the broad implications of color's effects on humans. It deals with everything from the scientific to the mystic. It is well organized and easy to understand. I highly reccommend this book to anyone who is interested in the differnt facets of color and its realtions to people, both physiologically and psychologically.


The Principles of Harmony and Contrast of Colors and Their Applications to the Arts
Published in Hardcover by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (June, 1987)
Authors: Faber Birren and Michel Eugene Chevreul
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A book on color printed in black & white???
I'm not sure about all editions of this book but the one that I own (paperback...) has NO color inside at all! Who ever heard of a book on the subject of color that didn't include any? What were they thinking? I'm sure it's a fascinating read but if someone is interested enough in color to read this hefty tome, you've got to think they might also enjoy looking at it too. This is an oversized thick book which is at least 95% text. There are very few black & white diagrams either.


Color Psychology and Color Therapy
Published in Paperback by Lyle Stuart (November, 1978)
Author: Faber Birren
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Color psychology and color therapy; a factual study of the influence of color on human life
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Author: Faber Birren
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Color: A Survey in Words and Pictures
Published in Paperback by Citadel Pr (May, 1984)
Author: Faber Birren
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Creative Color
Published in Paperback by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (March, 1987)
Author: Faber Birren
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The Faber Birren Collection of Books of Color
Published in Hardcover by Primary Source Media (October, 1983)
Authors: Research Publications Inc and Diane M. Del Cervo
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Faber Birren Collection of books on color : a bibliography
Published in Unknown Binding by Yale University Library ()
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