Goethe, Wittgenstein, and the Essence of Color
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- Peering through the purple pall of pollution. Hecht, J. // New Scientist;3/7/92, Vol. 133 Issue 1811, p19
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- True colors. DiChristina, M. // Popular Science;May92, Vol. 240 Issue 5, p50
States that researchers at the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory (NCEL) are experimenting with thermochromic pigments that could change color with temperature. How they could help save energy in houses; Other potential applications.
- Americans have the blues when it comes to color. McCurry, John // Textile World;Dec95, Vol. 145 Issue 12, p28
Presents the results of the 1995 Pantone/Roper Consumer Color Preference Study which reveals that blue is the most popular color in the United States.
- Red, yellow, and blue: The historical origin of color systems. Burton, David // Art Education;Nov92, Vol. 45 Issue 6, p39
Explores the historical origin of color systems. Question on where the color theory come from; How red, yellow and blue became the primary color; Reason why German Romantic poet Wolfgang Goethe has paid attention to color theory; Isaac Newton's book on light and color; Philip Otto Runge's color...
- Living color. Yudell, B.; Beebe, T. // House Beautiful;Aug88, Vol. 130 Issue 8, p78
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- A language of color. Hinchman, H. // Sierra;Jan/Feb92, Vol. 77 Issue 1, p15
Presents the author's reflections on the role of color in her life and the art classes she teaches. Describes the variety and beauty of colors in Yosemite National Park in Wyoming; Her attempts to teach students the feel of mixing paint; Influence of color on people.
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