# Color and Light ### A Guide for the Realist Painter >[!grid|col-2] >![[Improving Your Art-1768626364774.webp|hmed center]] > > >[!cite] James Gurney > > > >A researched study on two of art's most fundamental themes, _Color and Light_ bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. > > > >Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it in the light of science and observation. > > > >A glossary, pigment index, and bibliography complete what will ultimately become an indispensible tool for any artist. > > > >✧ [Internet Archive PDF](https://archive.org/details/Color_and_Light_James_Gurney_English) > > > >--- > > > > #illustration #painting --- #### Similar Books %% DATAVIEW_PUBLISHER: start ```dataview TABLE WITHOUT ID cover, file.link FROM "z_Midge/Midge/Assets/Books" AND -[[]] AND #painting SORT file.ctime DESC LIMIT 3 ``` %% | cover | file.link | | ----- | --------- | %% DATAVIEW_PUBLISHER: end %% --- > _<center>This site is non-profit! You can support this website my donating to my [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/E1E1VOW9)</center>_ ---