Edith Anderson Feisner is a Visiting Specialist / Assistant Chair (Retired) in the School of Fine Arts at Montclair State University. She has taught courses in color, design, and introduction to visual arts. She has held many positions in the Embroiderers' Guild of America including certified teacher, teacher certification board, as well as the author of the master craftsman programs in color and design. Her fine art works are in both public and private collections.Ron Reed is an Associate Professor of Interior Design and Chair of the Department of Human Sciences in the College of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX.

Color Studies is a complete introduction to color theory and application for students in a broad range of design disciplines.

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Part I: Color Foundations Chapter 1: What is Color?Chapter 2: Color Systems and Color WheelsChapter 3: Color TheoristsChapter 4: Coloring AgentsChapter 5: Digital Color Media and TechnologyPart II Dimensions of ColorChapter 6: The Dimension of HueChapter 7: The Dimension of ValueChapter 8: The Dimension of IntensityChapter 9: The Dimension of TemperaturePart III: Color in CompositionsChapter 10: Color and the Principles of DesignChapter 11: Color and Elements of DesignChapter 12: Color Interactions Chapter 13: Color and the Effects of IlluminationPart IV: The Influence of ColorChapter 14: Color SymbolismChapter 15: Putting Color to Use- Past, Present, and FutureAppendicesGlossaryBibliographyIndexCredits

The 3rd edition of Color Studies introduces students from all concentrations of visual arts to color theory, the physiology and psychology of color perception, and the physics of color. This text discusses in detail the four dimensions of color - hue, value, intensity and temperature - with tips for putting knowledge into practice in a variety of disciplines, from painting and other fine arts to interior design, architecture, fashion design, textile design, and graphic design. Feisner and Reed provide an up-to-date discussion of sustainable color applications and green materials as the underlying component of colorants, dyes, and inks in textiles, printmaking and paints. A new chapter on color and digital technology discusses illuminating with color (LED), color tools and management (Pantone), as well as color consulting and marketing. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this lavishly illustrated edition balances traditional and modern perspectives and examples in all areas of fine art and design.