Color and meaning : art, science, and symbolism / John Gage.

Main entry:

Gage, John.

Title & Author:

Color and meaning : art, science, and symbolism / John Gage.

Publication:

Description:

320 pages : illustrations (some color), facsimiles ; 27 cm

Notes:
"First paperback printing 2000"--Title page verso
"Published by arrangement with Thames and Hudson Ltd., London"--Title page verso
Includes bibliographical references (pages 306-311) and index.

Summary:

Is colour just a physiological phenomenon? Does it affect feelings? The author argues that the meaning of colour is in its historical context. The essays consider the history of colour, symbolism, the techniques used for design, and psychology.

ISBN:

0520220390 (hardback)
9780520220393 (hardback)
0520226119 (pbk.)
9780520226111 (pbk.)

Subject:

Color in art.
Color Psychological aspects.
Color.
Couleur dans l'art.
Couleur Aspect psychologique.
Couleur.

Added entries:

Colour and meaning
Art, science, and symbolism

Holdings:

Location: Library main 212221
Call No.: ND1488 .G32 2000
Status: Available

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