Modern Chromatics: With Applications To Art And Industry (1879)

By Ogden Nicholas Rood

Book Overview

Modern Chromatics: With Applications To Art And Industry (1879) is a comprehensive book on the science of color and its applications in various fields. Written by Ogden Nicholas Rood, a renowned physicist and color theorist, the book covers a wide range of topics related to color, including the physiology of vision, color perception, color harmony, and color mixing.The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the physical properties of light and color, including the nature of light waves, the spectrum of colors, and the principles of color mixing. The second part explores the psychological and physiological aspects of color perception, including the role of the eye and brain in color vision, color blindness, and the effects of color on emotions and behavior.The third part of the book focuses on the practical applications of color in art and industry. It covers topics such as color in painting, printing, dyeing, and photography, as well as the use of color in advertising and design.Overall, Modern Chromatics: With Applications To Art And Industry is a seminal work in the field of color theory and a valuable resource for artists, designers, scientists, and anyone interested in the science and art of color.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167001664
• ISBN13: 9781167001666
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"