Johannes Itten 's color theory can be considered a universal reference for all those people - artists, designers, art historians, students - interested in color and its complexities. There is no book or introductory course on color that directly or indirectly does not refer to Itten's theoretical and pedagogical contributions.
Published in 1961, The Art of Color collects the didactic material from the courses that the author gave on color at the famous Bauhaus school of art and architecture , a book that, over time, has become a classic in full swing. validity. With an essentially informative approach, the study explains the concepts, theories and behaviors of color such as the chromatic circle, chromatic contrasts, color mixtures, the spatial effect of colors... Fundamental questions of color theory that are raised with the mastery of the artist and the simplicity of the pedagogue.
This abridged edition of Itten's work is aimed at a wide audience , both those linked to the world of creativity and the reader interested in visual culture.
