Living Colours: Discovering their Language to Understand and Use them in Decorat

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Living Colours by Silvia Botti, Massimo Caiazzo A penetrating book on colour theory and the humanexperience of colour with technical tools, simple rules andpractical advice about how we can understand and usecolours in our homes, presented in an easy-to-read andunderstandable way. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The great mystery of colour finally revealed in a book that involves every field of knowledge, from history to science, from art to psychology. Why does the colour catch our attention and fascinate us until seducing us? The answer is easy: because it is mysterious. Speaking of colour means taking note of its enigmatic nature, of the inexplicable process of sublimation that through the centuries has made it ritual, memory, symbol, emotion. From a physiological and psychological point of view, our reactions to chromatic stimuli are complex. And if in recent decades colours seemed to have disappeared from our homes, today the interior is pervaded by bright and expressive colours, a powerful use of colour on surfaces, accessories and accessories. Because colours arouse emotions, unconscious reactions, assume personal and collective meanings, and a colourful environment can positively or negatively affect our psychophysical well-being. Colour is an extraordinary strategy of nature, a formidable means of information related to the survival of living beings. In the history of humanity, it has been the subject of studies and fascinations, which have given birth to a world of myths, mysteries and curiosities. Yet colour is also linked to a technological and scientific universe of great value linked closely to the universe of living. It is no coincidence that the explosion of new opportunities and decorative technologies or new applications has taken over a dizzying rise of colour, driven by the desire to change, the need to create an ideal environment. This book tries to tell both the colour as history and mystery, both as a technical application, revealing origins and secrets, providing some tools, a few easy rules, practical tips and creative ideas. In order to put the magic of colour into practice in a project or just to treasure it and finally understand why in some environments we are just fine and in others we feel uncomfortable. AUTHORS: Massimo Caiazzo (Naples, 1966), an expert in color design, combines academic experience with the "sensitive" design of light and colour in the fields of architecture, design, fashion and communication. He studied with the internationally influential designers Alessandro Mendini, Frank Mahnke and Narciso Silvestrini. He is president of IACC Italia, headquarters of the International Association of Colour Consultants, founded in 1957 in Hilversum, and cited by the Munsell Color Foundation as being among the four best colour programs in the world. Silvia Botti (Milan, 1965) is an independent journalist. After graduating with adegree in Architecture, she devoted herself to communication, specialising inthe field of design, architectural design and urban development. She hascurated research projects for the Polytechnic University of Milan (Italy). From 2014 to 2020 she directed the international magazine of architecture and design Abitare. She is president of the Giovanni Michelucci Foundation (Fiesole,Italy), a centre for urban planning, modern architecture and social housing studies and research. SELLING POINTS: . A practical book on the secret language of colours, the effect they have on the eye and the human mind, and how to know and use them in a meaningful and heartfelt way . The book is a hands-on guide that can help anyone who wants to enhance the atmosphere of their home by combining colors after learning how to pick up on certain details and following some easy rules . Most of the books in the market show only examples of finished projects. In contrast, this one explains in easy-to-understand texts the hidden secrets of colour combinations to achieve the desired results Author Biography SilviaBotti (Milan, 1965) is an independent journalist. After graduating with adegree in Architecture, she devoted herself to communication, specializing inthe field of design, architectural design and urban development. She hascurated research projects for the Polytechnic University of Milan (Italy). From2014 to 2020 she directed the international magazine of architecture and designAbitare. She is president of the Giovanni Michelucci Foundation (Fiesole, Italy), a center for urban planning, modern architecture and social housingstudies and research. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. A MATTER OF INSTINCT AND EXPERIENCE 1. A WORLD OF SENSATIONS Colour and Temperature Influences on Taste Olfactory Associations Tactile and Texture Sensations The Perception of Sound The Temporal Dimension Assessment of Weight Question of Size The Sense of Space 2. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE COLOURS 2.1. The Yellow 2.2. The Red 2.3. The Blue 2.4. The Green 2.5. The Orange 2.6. The Rose 2.7. The Indigo 2.8. The Violet 2.9. The Brown 2.10. The Grey 2.11. The Gold 2.12. The White 2.13. The Black 3. MY FAVORITE COLOR Reflections on Character and Mood An Extraordinary Means of Communication It is Also a Question of Shape and Size A Bit of Colour Physiology The Interaction Between Our Body and Colours 4. THE SIX GOLDEN RULES Contrasts and Harmonies The Behaviour of Light The Basics of Chromatic Design The Colour Systems 5. IN THE RIGHT LIGHT The Biological Clock Has 24 Hours The Habit of Artificial Lighting 6.A BIT OF HISTORY The Discovery of The Art of Creating Colours Industrial Change and The Triumph of Chemistry The New Style of The Bourgeoisie The Revolutions of The Twentieth Century From Post-War Euphoria to Late-Century Minimalism 7. TITIANS RED, ARMANIS GREIGE, THE LAND OF SIENA The Sensitivity of The Ancient Romans Renaissance Theories and Techniques Titian and Freedom of Expression Landscape Treasures and Craftsmanship The Excellence of Italian Style 8.MILLIONS OF PIXELS AND SHADES The Discovery of Changing Colours From Physics to New Technologies Learning From Mother Nature BRIEF GLOSSARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Description for Sales People * A practical book on the secret language of colors, the effect they have on the eye and the human mind, and how to know and use them in a meaningful and heartfelt way. * The book is a hands-on guide that can help anyone who wants to enhance the atmosphere of their home by combining colors after learning how to pick up on certain details and following some easy rules. * Most of the books in the market show only examples of finished projects. In contrast, this one explains in easy-to-understand texts the hidden secrets of color combinations to achieve the desired results. Details ISBN841922037X Author Massimo Caiazzo Short Title Living Colours Pages 192 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 841922037X ISBN-13 9788419220370 Format Paperback Imprint Hoaki Publisher Hoaki Place of Publication Barcelona Country of Publication Spain Audience General DEWEY 747.94 Publication Date 2023-10-09 UK Release Date 2023-10-09 Illustrations 192 Illustrations Subtitle Discovering their Language to Understand and Use them in Decorating your Home We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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