A Dictionary of Color
Author : Aloys John Maerz
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,44 MB
Release : 1930
Category : Color
ISBN :
A Dictionary of Colour
Author : Ian Paterson
Publisher : Thorogood Publishing
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 12,67 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN :
Book Description
With more tha 4,000 enteries, this dictionary is the first of its kind: a treasury of color words and phrases, a comprehensive resource for exploring every aspect of color.
The Designer's Dictionary of Color
Author : Sean Adams
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 38,54 MB
Release : 2017-04-11
Category : Design
ISBN : 1683350022
Book Description
A guide to the cultural, historical, and social meanings of twenty-seven colors, plus examples of successful usage of each as well as options for palette variations. The Designer’s Dictionary of Color provides an in-depth look at twenty-seven colors key to art and graphic design. Organized by spectrum, in color-by-color sections for easy navigation, this book documents each hue with charts showing color range and palette variations. Chapters detail each color’s creative history and cultural associations, with examples of color use that extend from the artistic to the utilitarian—whether the turquoise on a Reid Miles album cover or the avocado paint job on a 1970s Dodge station wagon. A practical and inspirational resource for designers and students alike, The Designer’s Dictionary of Color opens up the world of color for all those who seek to harness its incredible power.
Fabric Dyer's Dictionary
Author : Linda Johansen
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 27,44 MB
Release : 2010-11-05
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607050897
Book Description
Eliminate the guesswork out of creating the color you want and dye happy with formulas for over 900 colors in this handy reference guide. A simple and straightforward approach to fabric dyeing makes playing with color fun and exciting. Learn the basics and try a variety of specialty techniques such as twisting, pleating, layering, and painting. Dye in lots from 1/4 yard to 1 yard, or use multipliers for more. Now you have Linda’s personal “recipe book” to mix any colors you can imagine. Learn special techniques like how to make rainbows, subtle gradations, and unique patterns using common brands of dye, and then use your hand-dyed fabric for any project from quilt making to wearables to fiber art.
The Read and Color Dictionary
Author : Elizabeth Cater
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 33,82 MB
Release : 1962
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Werner's nomenclature of colours, with additions by P. Syme
Author : Patrick Syme
Publisher :
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 14,13 MB
Release : 1814
Category : Color
ISBN :
Book Description
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
Author : Nonieqa Ramos
Publisher : Carolrhoda Lab& 8482
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 49,41 MB
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1541577612
Book Description
A 2019 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection A 2018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens Macy's school officially classifies her as "disturbed," but Macy isn't interested in how others define her. She's got more pressing problems: her mom can't move off the couch, her dad's in prison, her brother's been kidnapped by Child Protective Services, and now her best friend isn't speaking to her. Writing in a dictionary format, Macy explains the world in her own terms--complete with gritty characters and outrageous endeavors. With an honesty that's both hilarious and fearsome, slowly Macy reveals why she acts out, why she can't tell her incarcerated father that her mom's cheating on him, and why her best friend needs protection . . . the kind of protection that involves Macy's machete.
The Oxford Children's Colour Dictionary
Author :
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,34 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780199106745
Book Description
This paperback version of The Oxford Junior Dictionary features 6000 headwords accompanied by simple definitions and examples, and supported by colour illustrations.
The Color Dictionary of Flowers and Plants for Home and Garden
Author : Roy Hay
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,63 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Plants, Ornamental
ISBN :
Book Description
Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary: Traditional Colors
Author : Teruko Sakurai
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 30,32 MB
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 1462922678
Book Description
Expert colorist Teruko Sakurai takes you to the end of the rainbow--and beyond--in this inspiring color dictionary! Over 2,750 traditional Japanese color combinations are presented, organized into 100 different themes associated with the seasons, landscapes and artistic heritage of Japan. Whether it's a shower of pink cherry blossoms, the flutter of a carp flap or the austere and cool tones of Mt. Fuji, flipping the pages of this color dictionary is like taking a stroll through the sensual delights of Japanese culture in all its dazzling tones, hues and palettes. Each two-page section in this richly-illustrated book presents a different theme with the following information: An introduction to the color scheme and a description of how it can be used A number-coded nine-color palette board showing the range of shades and hues that complement and comprise the scheme CMYK, RGB and HEX (the color code used in Japan) references for all nine colors 26 examples including two- and three-color combinations with photos and illustrations This is an indispensable guide for graphic designers, illustrators, decorators, artists and publishing professionals. It will also be enjoyable and inspiring for readers planning their own home design or art projects.
