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Color in Contemporary Painting: Integrating Practice and Theory,New
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Explains how to make use of colour in oil, acrylic and watercolour painting. Colour theories are outlined, but the main emphasis is on the way contemporary artists actually use colour. The book's thesis is that once artists have become acquainted with fundamental colour principles, they can begin to have fun with colour and play with it spontaneously. A number of approaches to colour are set forth as a guide, including building a picture with colour blocks, enriching colour with shadows, heightening colour intensity, achieving freshness with broken colour, painting with sunlight, experimenting with abstract colour systems, fantasizing with colour and creating space with colour. Each of the sections of this book are illustrated by the work of artists of historical importance as well as by the work of contemporary artists. There are also a number of development studies of the author's own work. Each section closes with a group of suggested exercises. Charles LeClair is the author of 'The Art of Watercolour: Techniques and New Directions'.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Color in Contemporary Painting'? A: The main focus of 'Color in Contemporary Painting' is to explore how contemporary artists utilize color in their work, emphasizing practical applications over theoretical concepts.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Color in Contemporary Painting' is Charles LeClair, known for his previous work 'The Art of Watercolour: Techniques and New Directions'.
- Q: What types of painting techniques are covered in the book? A: The book covers various painting techniques including the use of color blocks, enhancing color with shadows, and experimenting with abstract color systems.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in painting? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it introduces fundamental color principles and offers exercises to help develop skills.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book available for purchase? A: The used book is listed in 'Good' condition, meaning it may show some signs of wear but is still in solid shape for reading and use.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Color in Contemporary Painting' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 1997.
- Q: Are there exercises included in the book? A: Yes, each section of the book includes suggested exercises to reinforce the concepts taught.
- Q: Does the book feature works by contemporary artists? A: Yes, the book includes illustrations of works by both historically important and contemporary artists.