Colourscape
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Colourscape
Academy Editions, 1996
Available at 14 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-125) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
With this invaluable handbook. Michael Lancaster seeks to clarify the place and meaning of colour in our surroundings. The complex subject matter is explored thoroughly - from the biological nature of colour and colour perception to the contemporary concerns of colour planning and colour control - to provide a solid base for the author's prime concern: the use of colour in the context of the environment. Taking examples from a wide range of townscapes and landscapes. Michael Lancaster identifies the confusion that has arisen from the recent colour revolution, and the increasing possibilities for visual pollution. Such negative examples contrast sharply with the detailed analyses of town planning in which harmony of colour and context is sought. The wealth and diversity of illustrations throughout vividly bring to life the issues raised by the author, providing readers with a highly accessible source of reference from which to reevaluate their understanding and experience of colour.
Table of Contents
Preface. Introduction. The Purpose of Colour. From Evolution to Revolution. The Nature of Colour. Colour Perception. In Search of Harmony. Impressions and Expressions. Colour Effects. Colour and Space. Colour and Place. Colour Control. Colour Planning. Colour Strategies. Colour Choices. High Colour. Future Colour. Appendix: Colour Guidelines. Notes. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
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