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Color and Light

By James Gurney

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Color and Light

By James Gurney

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From New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series James Gurney comes a carefully crafted and researched study on color and light in paintings. This art instruction book is the follow up to the acclaimed Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist.

"James Gurney's new book, Color and Light, cleverly bridges the gap between artistic observation and scientific explanation. Not only does he eloquently describe all the effects of color and light an artist might encounter, but he thrills us with his striking paintings in the process." - Armand Cabrera, Artist

James Gurney, New York Times best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows Imaginative Realism with his second art-instruction book, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter. A researched study on two of art's most fundamental themes, Color and Light bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge.

Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it in the light of science and observation. A glossary, pigment index, and bibliography complete what will ultimately become an indispensable tool for art students and artists on any level.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2010-11-30
Publication Date:
2010-11-30
Publisher:
Simon + Schuster LLC
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0740797719
ISBN13:
9780740797712
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
916 g
Height:
227 cm
Width:
265 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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