Although we experience colour all the time, do we really understand colour? Three hundred years ago Isaac Newton showed that white light is composed of all the colours of the spectrum yet does this provide us with insight into our own personal experience of colour sensation? To answer such questions on the nature of colour this volume gathers the combined knowledge of physics, biology, history and art. It provides an exciting exploration of colour, from the diverse perspectives of experts in eight different fields of study ...
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Although we experience colour all the time, do we really understand colour? Three hundred years ago Isaac Newton showed that white light is composed of all the colours of the spectrum yet does this provide us with insight into our own personal experience of colour sensation? To answer such questions on the nature of colour this volume gathers the combined knowledge of physics, biology, history and art. It provides an exciting exploration of colour, from the diverse perspectives of experts in eight different fields of study. Their essays take us on a journey both through the sciences and the world of fine art, and they combine to give a full and rewarding view of colour.
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Near Fine. 1995. First edition. Paperback, 237 pp. Profusely illustrated in color. Near fine. Previous owner's signature to half-title; offsetting from signature on verso of first blank.
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Near Fine. Book. Large Octavo. Large 8vo. (8) 237 (10) pp, illus; Darwin College Lectures series: Very minor external wear-fr cover forecorner tips, else, Pristine Interior. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright. 7" x 9.75". Decorative color wrappers.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1950grams, ISBN: 9780521496452.
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