A Cor na Arte

World of Art

by John Gage, Jefferson Luiz Camargo (Tradução)

Cada capítulo de 'A Cor na Arte' aborda um tema a partir de determinada disciplina científica, desenvolvendo-o, porém, do ponto de vista de artistas como Wassily Kandinsky, Vincent van Gogh, Anish Kapoor. Bandeiras, sinestesia, teosofia, cromoterapia, cromofobia e projetos para o teatro estão entre os muitos tópicos tratados nesta introdução ao papel e poder da cor na vida e na arte

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Art History, Design, History

238 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quality book that covers the use of color in art through artists and their practices. That's something not found in a lot of color studies so it's valuable for that.

[Edie Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Years ago, when I was in college, a fellow undergrad took me into one of his classes thinking that because I was interested in art, I would enjoy it. The professor spoke about how color works in the eye and how we perceive it. I had never been so bored I my life! My friend couldn’t believe my reaction. He thought it fascinating. (Years later he became a VIP in the technical department at Technicolor so perhaps he was on to something.)

I bring this up because the science of how we see color plays a big part in the first chapter of this book. This time I thought it a little more interesting. Other topics include the history of color theory, how mathematics plays a part, op art, how color works in three dimensions, the use of colored lights, etc.

None of this would be something that I’d go out of my way to read. Give me color symbolism, the history of dyes, how the various painters use pigments, etc, and I’m a happy girl. Nevertheless, much to my surprise I did find this approach intriguing. Now I see color in a new light (npi)!

Gage wrote several larger books on these subjects. I’m afraid they still intimidate me. But I must say, “Color in Art” was an excellent introduction.

[sare]

Not the very most basic introduction but still meant for those who are only just beginning to explore what color means in art. Author provides context for a variety of movements, mostly in the late 19th and the 20th centuries.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting concepts on the usage of color