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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.
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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.
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Color and Color Theory
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 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, 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 browsing these call numbers:
BF789.C7
ND1280
ND1486-1493
NK1548
QC494-496.9
Z258
These resources are also recommended:
Best Practices for Graphic Designers, Color Works : an essential guide to understanding and applying color design principles by Call Number: Print: NK1548 O63 2014 Arts Library and Online AccessISBN: 9781592538355Date: 2014
Chromatic Algorithms : synthetic color, computer art, and aesthetics after code by Call Number: ND1489 .K36 2014 Arts LibraryISBN: 9780226002736
Chromatopia : an illustrated history of colour by Call Number: ND1488 .C65 2018 Arts LibraryISBN: 9781760760021
- Riley, Charles A. and C. L. Hardin . "Color." in: Encyclopedia of Aesthetics.
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Includes a section on Color Theories.
Color : an introduction to practice and principles by Call Number: Online and Print: ND1488 .K82 2013 Arts LibraryISBN: 9781118173848
Color Design Workbook : a real-world guide to using color in graphic design by Call Number: Online and Print: NC1000 .S76 2006 Arts LibraryISBN: 9781592531929
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 Call Number: Online and Print: ND1489 .H67 2012 Arts LibraryISBN: 9781856698771
Colour Design : theories and applications by Call Number: NK1548 C65 2012 Arts LibraryISBN: 9781845699727
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Call Number: Online AccessISBN: 9780081012703
Design Elements, Color Fundamentals by Call Number: Online and Print: NK1548 .S54 2011 Arts LibraryISBN: 9781592537198
Interaction of Color by Call Number: * ND1283 .A33i Arts Library Cage Oversize*; Arts Library Permanent ReservesISBN: 9780300146936
Interaction of Color by Call Number: Online and Print: ND1489 .A43 2013 Arts Library Permanent ReservesISBN: 9780300179354Date: 2013
Playing with Color by Call Number: Online and Print: NK1548 .M45 2013 Arts LibraryISBN: 9781592538089
