Light and Color in Nature and Art
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Book Overview
An introduction to the science of light and color and its applications to photography, art, natural phenomena, and other related areas. Explains the origin of phenomena commonly encountered in nature and art, emphasizing the physical aspects but also touching on aspects of physiology and psychology that directly influence how visual images are perceived. Covers the effect of mixing color, the notion of color spaces, how atoms and molecules affect light, how light can be measured, the effect of using a lens, and many other topics. Requires little or no mathematical background. Includes questions and references for further reading.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471083747
ISBN13:9780471083740
Release Date:March 1983
Publisher:Wiley
Length:512 Pages
Weight:2.14 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.4" x 9.6"
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Light Optics Philosophy Physics Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology TextbooksCustomer Reviews
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great stuff
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
One of the most informative books i have read. Note that this book was used for a college course at NYU in the early 80s... Full of optical principles some of which go slightly above the average artists head. Only read this if you remember your physics classes from high school quite well and can stand tons of text book reading. It took me months to read and digest all of this information. I had to re-read sections several times.
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