Itten, Johannes, 1888-1967.

The elements of color; a treatise on the color system of Johannes Itten, based on his book The art of color. Edited, and with a foreword and evaluation, by Faber Birren. Translated by Ernst van Hagen. - New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. [1970] - 96 p. illus. (part col.), port. 21 cm. - A Basic color library. . - Basic color library. .

"A simplification and condensation of ... The art of color, published in Germany in 1961 [under title: Kunst der Farbe]"

Color physics -- Color agent and color effect -- Concord of colors -- Subjective timbre -- Theory of color design -- The twelve-part color circle -- The seven color contrasts -- Hue -- Light-dark -- Cold-warm -- Complementary -- Simultaneous -- Saturation -- Extension -- Color mixing -- The color sphere -- Color harmony -- Form and color -- Spatial effect of colors -- Theory of color impression -- Theory of color expression -- Composition -- Postscript.

Includes color circles, spheres, and scales as well as suggested exercises.

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Colors.
Painting--Technique.

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