This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 11032920
Title: Elementary Color
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Elementary Color" by Milton Bradley is an educational treatise on color theory written in the late 19th century. This work explores the scientific and aesthetic aspects of color, aiming to establish a systematic approach to color instruction, particularly in primary education. The book engages with historical theories of color and presents the "Bradley System of Color Instruction," which is designed to help educators teach color concepts effectively to young learners. The opening of "Elementary Color" introduces the author’s intention to provide a comprehensive understanding of color that goes beyond mere perception. It begins with a discussion of the solar spectrum and the historical disagreements between artists and scientists regarding color theories. The introduction emphasizes the importance of establishing clear standards and nomenclature for colors to facilitate accurate communication and instruction. Additionally, it highlights the need for educators to possess a well-developed understanding of color, as this foundation will enable them to guide students towards a more nuanced appreciation of hues and their interactions within both nature and art. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a methodical exploration of color, laying an analytical groundwork meant to enhance both teaching practices and artistic comprehension. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Bradley, Milton, 1836-1911
EBook No.: 40896
Published: Sep 29, 2012
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Color -- Study and teaching
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11032920
Title: Elementary Color
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Elementary Color" by Milton Bradley is an educational treatise on color theory written in the late 19th century. This work explores the scientific and aesthetic aspects of color, aiming to establish a systematic approach to color instruction, particularly in primary education. The book engages with historical theories of color and presents the "Bradley System of Color Instruction," which is designed to help educators teach color concepts effectively to young learners. The opening of "Elementary Color" introduces the author’s intention to provide a comprehensive understanding of color that goes beyond mere perception. It begins with a discussion of the solar spectrum and the historical disagreements between artists and scientists regarding color theories. The introduction emphasizes the importance of establishing clear standards and nomenclature for colors to facilitate accurate communication and instruction. Additionally, it highlights the need for educators to possess a well-developed understanding of color, as this foundation will enable them to guide students towards a more nuanced appreciation of hues and their interactions within both nature and art. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a methodical exploration of color, laying an analytical groundwork meant to enhance both teaching practices and artistic comprehension. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Bradley, Milton, 1836-1911
EBook No.: 40896
Published: Sep 29, 2012
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Color -- Study and teaching
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.