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Provides a broad understanding of color technology, including colorants, coloring materials, and color reproduction through imaging. It serves as an excellent introduction for newcomers and a valuable reference for experienced professionals. The fourth edition includes updated information on advancements in color theory and technology, making it relevant for contemporary study. It is often used as a textbook in academic and industrial settings.
Is the leading resource on color appearance, explaining how objects appear under various viewing conditions and providing techniques to measure, model, and predict these appearances. It's crucial for understanding the nuances of color matching beyond basic colorimetry, particularly in imaging and display technologies. The third edition includes updates on widely used models and is suitable for senior undergraduates and postgraduates.
Considered a foundational text in color science, this book offers a comprehensive and detailed look at light, color, and color vision. It provides extensive data, formulas, and procedures essential for basic and applied research in colorimetry and photometry. While highly technical and math-oriented, it is an invaluable reference for those seeking to deepen their understanding at a graduate or professional level.
Focused on practical applications in graphic arts and imaging, this book demystifies color management workflows. It covers topics from color theory and models to profiling devices and managing color across different applications. While the second edition is not recent, the principles and techniques discussed remain highly relevant for professionals dealing with color reproduction.
Provides a detailed look at color management in digital workflows, focusing on the encoding and reproduction of color in digital imaging systems. It is highly relevant for professionals working with digital media, photography, and printing who need to ensure accurate color representation across devices. While published some time ago, the core concepts of digital color encoding remain pertinent.
Offers a balanced introduction to both the artistic and scientific aspects of color. It covers fundamental principles of color theory, perception, and measurement in a clear and accessible manner. It good starting point for gaining a broad understanding of color before delving into more specialized topics.
Another seminal work from the Bauhaus, Albers' book practical and theoretical exploration of how colors influence one another. Through exercises and illustrations, it demonstrates the relativity of color perception. is essential for artists and designers to understand the visual dynamics of color, which is indirectly relevant to achieving desired color matches.
Aimed at artists, this book focuses on practical color mixing and understanding color relationships using the Quiller Wheel. It helps develop an intuitive understanding of color harmony and mixing, which is foundational for artistic color matching. It valuable resource for students and artists focusing on the visual application of color theory.
This edited volume explores the complexities of color perception from multiple academic viewpoints. It delves into the philosophical questions surrounding color, the psychological processes involved in seeing color, and the ecological factors that influence our color experience. is suitable for advanced students and researchers interested in the deeper cognitive and perceptual aspects related to color matching.
Challenges traditional color mixing theories and proposes a new approach based on the actual pigments used in paints. It is particularly useful for painters looking to achieve more accurate and vibrant color mixes. It provides practical insights into pigment properties relevant to color matching in art.
A classic in color theory, Chevreul's work systematically studies how colors appear in relation to one another, particularly the phenomenon of simultaneous contrast. is foundational for artists and designers to understand how color perception is affected by context. It provides historical depth to the understanding of color interactions.
Explores the science behind atmospheric optics and other natural color phenomena. It delves into how light interacts with the environment to create the colors we see. While not directly about color matching in a technical sense, it provides a deeper understanding of the physics of light and color, which is foundational to the topic. It is suitable for those with a scientific curiosity.
Is another important historical text by Chevreul, expanding on his work on color harmony and contrast. It provides detailed observations and principles that were influential in the development of color theory for artists and designers. It is valuable for those interested in the historical foundations of color studies.
Offers a cultural and social history of 75 different colors, delving into their origins, uses, and fascinating stories. While not a technical guide, it provides a unique and engaging perspective on color that can enrich one's appreciation and understanding of the subject. It is excellent for general interest and provides interesting background information.
Offers a fascinating cultural history of where colors come from, exploring the origins of pigments and dyes. While not a technical book on color matching, it provides a rich background on the materials that create color, offering context and appreciation for the complexities of color. It is valuable as additional reading for anyone interested in the broader story of color.
Faber Birren was a pioneer in the study of color's psychological effects. explores how colors influence human emotion and behavior. While not a technical guide to color matching, it provides valuable context for understanding the impact and application of color in various fields, particularly for those interested in design and marketing.
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