The big book of color
By: written by Stephanie Meissner ; illustrated by Lisa Martin and Damien Barlow ; step-by-step artwork by Diana Fisher
Contributors: Martin, Lisa, illustrator; Barlow, Damien, illustrator; Fisher, Diana, illustrator
Publisher: Quarto Foster Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Irvine, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 120
ISBN-13: 9781600584350
Subjects: Colors; Juvenile literature
Description: The Big Book of Color introduces children to the art and science of color through a fun and engaging, easy-to-understand approach. With The Big Book of Color, young artists will be treated to an in-depth exploration of the wonderful world of color through simple step-by-step projects and unique educational content. Commencing with an introduction to color basics, children will learn about the color wheel, complementary colors, warm and cool colors, color mood, and much more. Young artists will also learn how to combine two colors to create new colors. Additionally, they will discover how to use a monochromatic color scheme; pair complementary colors for impact; and all about the various tints, tones, and shades of their favorite colors.
Table of contents: title: Getting started; title: Tools & materials; title: The color wheel; title: Complementary colors; title: Analogous colors; title: Color & value; title: Monochromatic colors; title: Warm & cool colors; title: Color mood; title: Red; title: Orange; title: Yellow; title: Blue; title: Purple; title: Green; title: Pink; title: Brown; title: Gray; title: White; title: Black; title: Coloring ages.