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Color and Light A Guide for the Realist Painter - James Gurney Art
James Gurney
Paperback (09 Dec 2010)


Publishers Synopsis

A researched study on two of arts most fundamental themes, Color and Lightbridges 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 any artist.

This book is the second in a series based on his blog, gurneyjourney.com. His first in the series, Imaginative Realism, was widely acclaimed in the fantastical art world, and was ranked the #1 Bestseller on the Amazon list for art instruction.


Book information

ISBN: 9780740797712
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub date: 09 Dec 2010
DEWEY: 752
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Sales rank: 10147
Number of pages: 222
Weight: 914g
Height: 233mm
Width: 268mm
Spine width: 14mm