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100 1 _aMunsell, A. H.
_q(Albert Henry),
_d1858-1918
245 1 2 _aA Color Notation :
_bA measured color system, based on the three qualities Hue, Value and Chroma
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-14
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, K.D. Thornton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Color Notation" by A. H. Munsell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work presents a comprehensive system for understanding and communicating color, based on three fundamental qualities: hue, value, and chroma. Through detailed explanations, models, and charts, Munsell aims to establish a scientific framework for color notation that can be practically applied in education and the arts. The opening of the book introduces the author's motivation and the scientific basis for his color system. Munsell observes the ambiguity in common color terminology and proposes that clarity in color communication is essential. He emphasizes the three-dimensional nature of color, illustrated through physical examples like the color sphere, which categorizes colors based on their hue, value, and chroma. The author also briefly outlines the structure of the book, highlighting its intended educational use, particularly for teaching color to children. The beginning sets a scholarly yet practical tone, inviting readers to engage with the complexities and beauty of color in an orderly fashion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26054
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