Project Gutenberg 2012-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 126 Howard, Frank 1805 1866 11032926 Colour as a Means of Art Being an Adaption of the Experience of Professors to the Practice of Amateurs Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Colour as a Means of Art" by Frank Howard is a detailed instructional guide on the principles of coloring in art, intended for amateurs and students of painting. Written in the mid-19th century, the book draws upon the experiences of various artistic masters to elucidate techniques that can aid in creating visually compelling artwork. The primary focus of the text is on exploring the aesthetic possibilities of color and how it can be used effectively to enhance pictorial representation. The book systematically breaks down the principles of color into chapters that discuss harmony, tone, and the application of color across different styles and masters. Howard emphasizes that successful coloring is not merely about imitating the hues found in nature but involves understanding the underlying rules that govern the arrangement of colors, such as balance and mood. By analyzing techniques from artists like Titian and Turner, Howard aims to provide practical advice on how to achieve depth and vibrancy in art while advocating for a harmonious approach to color application. He also delves into the psychological aspects of color perception, cautioning readers against common pitfalls, such as overusing certain hues that can lead to undesirable visual effects. Overall, the book serves as a comprehensive resource for those looking to refine their understanding of color as a vital element of artistic practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 48.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Color Painting ND Text Category: Art Category: How To ... 131107 2025-08-16T05:09:16.823768 text/html 124455 2012-03-28T10:10:10 text/html 1049885 2025-08-16T05:09:22.948772 application/epub+zip 1051754 2025-08-16T05:09:19.759775 application/epub+zip 103310 2025-08-16T05:09:18.543773 application/epub+zip 1172152 2025-08-16T05:09:25.062752 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1161033 2025-08-16T05:09:22.146805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203844 2022-09-18T04:57:23.630605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109878 2025-08-16T05:09:16.312779 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 109816 2012-03-28T10:10:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 109808 2012-03-28T10:10:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20611 2025-08-16T05:09:25.196745 application/rdf+xml 13890 2025-08-16T05:09:19.046769 image/jpeg 3939 2025-08-16T05:09:18.798797 image/jpeg 38252 2012-03-28T10:10:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 782409 2012-03-28T10:10:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 38235 2012-03-28T10:10:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 855217 2025-08-16T05:09:16.881801 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia