For any foundation design, design theory, composition, or color theory course. This workbook presents a diverse conceptual overview of color theory coupled with numerous studies and activities to solidify students' understanding of design and color concepts through hands-on experience. This workbook combines both a formal and content-oriented approach to color with students, allowing them to use it both technically and as an expressive tool. As a practicing artist and an art educator, Becky Koenig has possessed a lifelong desire to master color. She created this text to present a wide range of many color theories, rather than a singular viewpoint. The workbook covers the expanding field of electronic color and discusses color in terms of art history and contemporary art. It includes a variety of student activities that have proved successful in the classroom.

Contents
Part
1 - Color Study
Chapter
1 - The Nature of Color: Color Physics and Perception
Introduction
Color Physics
Primary Colors of Light
Additive Color System
Color Perception
Additive Color Media
Subtractive Color System
Complementary Colors
Activities
Chapter
2 -The Color Circleand Color Systems: An Exploration
Introduction
Color Circles and Systems--A Brief History
Color Circles--A Rationale
The Traditional Subtractive Color Circle
Hues--Components of a Color Circle
Achromatics and the Color Circle
Hue Contrast
Hue Relationships on the Color Circle
Color Proportion
Activities
Chapter
3- Attributes of Color
Introduction
Hue
Value
Saturation
Systems of Color Saturation--Color Solids
Activities
Chapter
4 - Color Interaction
Introduction
Color Relativity--Chevereul and Albers
Optical Mixtures
Other Types of Color Interaction
Color Transparency
Activities
Chapter
5 - The Materials of Color
Introduction
Physical Color
Painting Media, 107
Process Materials
Activity
Chapter
6 - Computer Color
Introduction
Computer Color Basics
The Color Monitor
Pixel Depth
Bitmap and Vector-based Programs
Types of Graphic Software
Using Computer Color
Color Management
Activities
Part
2
Designing With Color
Chapter
7 - The Elements of Design
Introduction
The Abstract Concepts of Design
The Picture Plane
Design Elements
Activities
Chapter
8 - The Principles of Design
Introduction
Order and Chaos
Gestalt Theory in Design
Design Principles--Unity
Economy
Design Principle--Emphasis
Design Principle--Balance
Design Principles--Movement and Rhythm
Activities
Chapter
9 - Color Schemes and Harmonies
Introduction
Simple Color Harmonies
Contrasting or Opposing Harmonies
Split Complementary Harmony
Balanced Color Harmonies
Keyed Color Harmonies
Informal Color Harmonies
Activities
Chapter
10 - Designing With Color
Introduction
Color Unity
Color Emphasis
Color Balance
Color to Depict Form, Space, and Light
Color Rhythm and Movement
Activities
Chapter
11 - Expressive Color
Introduction
Color Psychology
Color Symbols
Environmental Color
Color Harmony versus Color Discord
Color Preference
Color Expression
Free Form Color Harmony
Thematic Color
Activities
Chapter
12 - Color in Art
Introduction
Reflected Light--Byzantine Mosaics
Primacy of Form--The Renaissance
Light and Movement--The Baroque
Poetry in Color--Romantic Period
Time and Place--Impressionism
Simple Elegance--Japanese Art
Color Expression--Neoimpressionism
Fauvism and Beyond
Structured Space--Cubism
Color Utopians--Modernism and De Stijl
Pierre Bonnard--Premier Colorist
Inner Light--Abstract Expressionism
Light Reflected--Minimalism and Beyond
Color in Installation and Image
Glossary
Bibliography
Index of Student Illustrations and Photography Credits
Index