Related Research Guide
Also see the Design Media Arts: Color and Color Theory research guide. It includes a page titled "Selections from the Arts Library Cage" that lists items showcased during Design Media Arts new student orientations!
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- Interaction of Color: Fiftieth Anniversary Edition
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The A&AePortal version of the Interaction of Color is based on the 2013 edition, and includes original video commentary by experts explaining Albers's principles in some of the color exercises featured in the book. The electronic version also combines the classic texts with the plates and commentary, chapter-by-chapter, providing a seamless reading experience.
- A&AePortal (Electronic Art and Architecture) This link opens in a new window
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The Yale Art & Architecture ePortal is an authoritative e-book resource that features important works of scholarship in the history of art, architecture, decorative arts, photography, and design.
Color and Color Theory - Selected Titles
Best Practices for Graphic Designers, Color Works : an essential guide to understanding and applying color design principles by - This link opens in a new window
ISBN: 9781592538355Online Access
Print: NK1548 .O63 2014 Arts Library
Chromatic Algorithms : synthetic color, computer art, and aesthetics after code by Call Number: ND1489 .K36 2014 Arts LibraryISBN: 9780226002736
- Riley, Charles A. and C. L. Hardin . "Color." in: Encyclopedia of Aesthetics.Includes a section on Color Theories.
Color : an introduction to practice and principles by - This link opens in a new window
ISBN: 9781118173848Online Access
Print: ND1488 .K82 2013 Arts Library
Color and Design by - This link opens in a new window
ISBN: 9781847889522Online Access
Print: NK1548 .C64 2012 Arts Library
Color Design Workbook : a real-world guide to using color in graphic design by - This link opens in a new window
ISBN: 9781592531929Online Access
Print: NC1000 .S76 2006 Arts Library
Color Theory : a guide to information sources by Call Number: Z7144.C7 B85 Arts Library ReferenceISBN: 0810312751Color Theory and Its Application in Art and Design by
Call Number: QC495 .A32 1987 Arts LibraryISBN: 0387170952
- Color theory simulationThis interactive simulation will help you understand color theory by using a series of exercises.
Colour : a workshop for artists and designers by - This link opens in a new window
ISBN: 9781856698771Online Access
Print: ND1489 .H67 2012 Arts Library
Colour : design principles, planning strategies, visual communication by Call Number: * NK1548 .B84 2014 Arts Library Oversize*ISBN: 9783955532086
Colour Design : theories and applications by Call Number: NK1548 C65 2012 Arts LibraryISBN: 9781845699727
Design Elements, Color Fundamentals by ISBN: 9781592537198Online Access
Print: NK1548 .S54 2011 Arts Library
Interaction of Color by Call Number: * ND1283 .A33i Arts Library Cage Oversize*; Arts Library Permanent ReservesISBN: 9780300146936
- Interaction of Color: Fiftieth Anniversary Edition
- This link opens in a new window
The A&AePortal version of the Interaction of Color is based on the 2013 edition, and includes original video commentary by experts explaining Albers's principles in some of the color exercises featured in the book. The electronic version also combines the classic texts with the plates and commentary, chapter-by-chapter, providing a seamless reading experience.
Playing with Color by - This link opens in a new window
ISBN: 9781592538089Online Access
Print: NK1548 .M45 2013 Arts Library
Color and Color Theory - Subjects
Search the UCLA Library Catalog under the following Subject Headings to locate sources related to color theory, color systems, and using color in design:
Color
Color computer graphics
Color decoration and ornament
Color guides
Color in advertising
Color in art
Color in design
Color -- study and teaching
Color perception
Color printing
Color -- psychological aspects
Color -- terminology
Colors
Each section of the stacks (Stacks, Oversize, Reference, Pictorial Reference, Current Periodicals, etc.) can be browsed by call number, as can the library catalog. The Arts Library has a closed stacks area called "The Cage" where delicate, fragile, and rare materials are shelved; you will discover these materials when searching or browsing the library catalog.
Try browing these call numbers:
BF789.C7
ND1280
ND1486-1493
NK1548
QC494-496.9
Z258