The Art of Color: The Subjective Experience and Objective Rationale of Color (original 1961; edition 1997)

by Johannes Itten

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In this book, the world's foremost color theorist examines two different approaches to understanding the art of color. Subjective feelings and objective color principles are described in detail and clarified by color reproductions.

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Title:	The Art of Color: The Subjective Experience and Objective Rationale of Color
Authors:	Johannes Itten
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Arguably the most important work ever published on the use and influence of color in artistic activities. (

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Title translates to "Art of Color" in English

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Itten, Johannes	Author	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Hagen, Ernst van	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Smeets, René	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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The Elements of Color: A Treatise on the Color System of Johannes Itten Based on His Book the Art of Color by Johannes Itten

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Kunst der Farbe : Subjektives Erleben und objektives Erkennen als Wege zur Kunst

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1961

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