Contemporary Color

Theory and Use

Steven Bleicher

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Routledge
24 April 2023

Theory of art; Art Forms; Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Communication studies; Digital animation

This fully revised and updated third edition offers students and artists valuable insights into traditional color theory and its practical application using todayʼs cutting-edge technology.

The text is lavishly illustrated, stressing issues of contemporary color use and examining how today’s artists and designers are using color in a multitude of mediums in their work. It is the only book that has parity between the male and female artists and designers represented, while containing more multicultural and global examples of art and design than any other text. This book begins with how we see color and its biological basis, progressing to the various theories about color and delving into the psychological meaning of color and its use. There are individual chapters on color use in art and design, as well as global and multicultural color use. One chapter investigates cross cultural life events such as marriages and funerals, while examining the six major religions’ conceptual and psychological underpinnings of color use. The final chapter explores the future of color.

Contemporary Color is the ideal text for color theory courses, but also for beginning art and design students, no matter what their future major discipline or emphasis may be. It provides the foundation on which to build their career and develop their own personal artistic voice and vision.

By: Steven Bleicher
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 793g
ISBN: 9781032151502
ISBN 10: 1032151501
Pages: 292
Publication Date: 24 April 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steven Bleicher is a tenured professor of visual arts and former chairperson of the visual arts department at Coastal Carolina University. Bleicher received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. from Pratt Institute. He is an accomplished artist whose artwork is included in many major collections and is widely exhibited both nationally and internationally in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Bleicher is one of the most sought after color consutants, and over the last five years he has developd a thriving practice working as an expert witness on color and trademark and copyright infringement cases.

Reviews for Contemporary Color: Theory and Use

Contemporary Color, Theory and Use is a must-have for students of art and design. Along with theoretical discussions, it covers the practical aspects of color as a means of expression and communication. The presentation of ideas is clear and concise. This third edition is updated to include recent innovations in the field. - Sandy Skoglund A wonderful resource and a must-have reference book for all artists, designers, visual creators and students interested in the deep impacts that colors have on our lived experience. - Jennifer Wen Ma