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Concerning the Spiritual in Art


Concerning the Spiritual in Art (Paperback)

By (author) Wassily Kandinsky

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From 1914, the ever-relevant Wassily Kandinsky–prolific painter and writer.

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Chromophobia

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Chromophobia (FOCI) (Paperback)

By (author) David Batchelor

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A fascinating and unusual discussion by an artist of how—and why—our culture in general is afraid of color, going back to the ancient Greek philosphers and encompassing literature, art, and just about everything.  So much to think about in a very small volume. If the title itself isn’t enough to hook you, check out the “shocking” (read the book) pink cover!

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Color – Communication in Architectural Space


Color - Communication in Architectural Space (Hardcover)

By (author) Gerhard Meerwein, Bettina Rodeck, Frank H. Mahnke

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In this recent followup to Frank Mahnke’s first book, he collaborates with colleagues Gerhard Meerwein and Bettina Rodeck , presenting this comprehensive approach to using color in architecture. The focus is on the physiological, psychological and neurophysological aspects of using color in the built environment.

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Color & Human Response: Aspects of Light and Color Bearing on the Reactions of Living Things and the Welfare of Human Beings

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Faber Birren, the original architectural color consultant whose research on color and resulting color specifications for the workplace helped millions of industrial workers during World War II.

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Color and Culture / Practice and Meaning from Antiquity to Abstraction



An exhaustive academic analysis of color in Western culture, from the ancient Greeks up to the late twentieth century.

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A Theory of Everything

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This contemporary philosopher shows how individual ideas contribute to an integrated holistic image of reality. A compact overview of Wilber’s ideas and their application in modern society.

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Release date October 16, 2001.
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