Color: A Textbook of Modern Chromatics, with Applications to Art and Industry (1890)

""Color: A Textbook of Modern Chromatics, with Applications to Art and Industry"" is a comprehensive guide to color theory and its practical applications, written by American physicist and artist Ogden N. Rood. Originally published in 1890, this seminal work explores the scientific and artistic principles of color, including the physics of light and color perception, the psychological effects of color on the human mind, and the use of color in art, design, and industry. Rood's groundbreaking theories on color harmony and contrast have influenced generations of artists, designers, and scientists, and his innovative color wheel remains a fundamental tool in the study of color theory today. This classic text is a must-read for anyone interested in the science and art of color, from students and professionals in design, art, and science, to anyone with a passion for color and its many applications.""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.