Colour and Light - James Gurney

Colour and Light by James Gurney is a researched study of two of art’s most fundamental themes: colour and light. This paperback edition is the second book in a series based on his blog, gurneyjourney.com, and carries the subtitle A Guide for the Realist Painter.

Key details

• Author: James Gurney
• Subtitle: A Guide for the Realist Painter
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 244
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel
• ISBN: 9780740797712

Synopsis

Bridging abstract theory with practical understanding, this guide begins with a survey of underappreciated masters known for their command of colour and light. It explores how light reveals form, considers the properties of colour and pigments, and looks at a wide range of atmospheric effects.

Gurney challenges confusing and contradictory dogma by testing ideas against science and observation, then rounds out the book with a glossary, pigment index and bibliography. The content includes a focus on watercolour, and is positioned as a working reference for artists.

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