This is the most complete document of one of the landmarks of modern education in art the famous basic course at the bauhaus in weimar, germany. Itten meets the big five immediatedemographics idg. If you really want to learn about colour and understand it better when looking at paintings or making your own, this is, as far as i as a trained artist and teacherknow. Crafts museum, in 1944, long before his major book. Be the first to ask a question about the elements of color. A treatise on the color system of johannes itten based on his book the art of color johannes itten, faber birren, ernst van hagen on. A believer in mysticism, itten developed comprehensive color theories which drew on both science and emotion, as evinced in his book the art of color 1961. Subjective feelings and objective color principles are the two poles which are described in detail and clarified with numerous color reproductions. His work on color contrasts, which characterized seven different types of comparisons, was important for the development of op art, but would also influence palettes designed by cosmetic companies in the late20 th century. Magenta and the color spectrum physical science minute. The basic course at the bauhaus and later, which describes the propaedeutic course itten taught at the bauhaus. Subjective feelings and objective color principles are the two poles which.
His theory has been thoroughly disseminated all over the world, in many versions and languages. After the color exercises, there are reproductions and analysis if the paintings of great masters, old, and new, which testify to the validity of ittens book and its teachings. The subjective experience and objective rationale of color 9780471289289 by itten, johannes and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The key to this knowledge lies in the color circle and the seven color contrasts which are found on pages 35109. Itten s so called color sphere went on to include 12 colors. The foundation of color composition is found through color harmony. Ittens famous book the art of color went on to highlight the color sphere which included 12 different dimensions of color theories. His color theory, which was condensed in the art of color, convincingly synthesized the knowledge of the great painter and the experience of the progressive educator, two poles that stamped itten s personality. About this title may belong to another edition of this title. I first learned about practical color theory in fine arts school from ittens basic principles in the art of color. Itten developed an intricate theory of color, which associated color palettes with types of people and seasons. Physical mixture of a color with its complementary color yields. Very in depth information, slow absorption and note taking.
It calls attention to the outstanding visual effects of simultaneous contrast and offers several dramatic examples. Ittens vorkurs or foundations course at the bauhaus pioneered techniques that remain central to art school teaching today, including the encouragement of selfexpression and experimentation with materials and techniques. Johannes ittens seven colour contrasts animated by me in a minimalist style. Ittens course was a prerequisite at the bauhaus and after reading through this book, i understand why. Things we see in this world are made of two important visual elements. Subjective feelings and objective color principles are described in detail and clarified by color reproductions. Through his research he devised seven methodologies for coordinating colors utilizing the hue s contrasting properties. The art of color by johannes itten, 9780471289289, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Pdf presentation can be viewed here johannes itten was a swiss color theorist and artist who taught the foundation course in craft through the study of color and form at the bauhaus zifcak 2010. If you enjoyed this book i would also recommend johannes ittens design and form. Ittens book, the art of color, which explains these methods, remains in print and influential to this day. Founded in 1919 and closed in 1933 under the threat of. A smaller book containing the bare essentials of itten is faber birrens the elements of color. Contrast of hue the contrast is formed by the juxtaposition of different hues.
In this book, the worlds foremost color theorist examines two different approaches to understanding the art of color. In 1920 itten invited paul klee and georg muche to join him at the bauhaus. Youre rating the book as a work, not the seller or the specific copy you purchased. Nov 08, 2009 he published a book, the art of color, which describes his ideas as a furthering of adolf holzels color wheel. Since the 1960s however, traditional colour theory has had a renewed and dominant influence on art education, even at tertiary level, very largely in the form set down in johannes ittens book the art of color. The subjective experience and objective rationale of color. Johannes itten was a swiss color theorist and artist who taught the foundation course in craft through the study of color and form at the bauhaus zifcak 2010. The title of this book is the art of color the subjective experience and objective rationale of color. First published in 1963 when itten was still alive, the book has been revised and updated by ittens widow, anneliese itten, and includes new material from the basic course. I found i was renewing this book time and time again.
Johannes ittens seven colour contrasts paintingtube. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. The color wheel and beyond swiss painter and teacher johannes itten was a pivotal member of the bauhaus, germanys most influential art and design school. A treatise on the color system of johannes itten based on his book the art of color. I requested ittens book elements of color from interlibrary loan. Ittens book has been so influential that it defines the limits of artistic colour theory for the majority of sources on the internet. Itten was the teacher who organized it at the invitation of walter gropius. The traditional color wheel is the most widely taught study of color today using johan ittens color harmony and contrast theories. The elements of color is really a condensed and more affordable version of the art of color. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He published a book, the art of color, which describes his ideas as a furthering of. The elements of color by johannes itten 1970, hardcover for. Itten is always contrasting the objective and the subjective aspects of art and color, and it makes for a fascinating reading experience.
Its only flaw is that ittens is only one perspective. As i began working with the color star i found i needed to learn more about color theory. Ittens book on color is worth careful study, but the book suffers from vagueness and requires considerable artistic and aesthetic experience to appreciatenot to mention patience. Color studies part 2 the color wheel art instruction blog. Subjective feelings and objective color principles are described in. Johannes itten was one of the first people to define and identify strategies for successful color combinations. He who wants to become a master of color must see, feel, and experience each individual color in its many endless combinations with all other colors. Ittens 7 color contrasts johannes itten was one of the first people to define and identify strategies for successful color combinations. See more ideas about elements of color, johannes, color theory. The subjective experience and objective rationale of color by johannes itten is wonderful. The elements of color should be read after itten s design and form. I have learned a lot about how i want to use color in my art by learning the principles here.
Through his research he devised seven methodologies for coordinating colors utilizing the hues contrasting properties. The subjective experience and objective reationale of color johannes itten various pages 1847 the elements of color a treatice on the color system of johannes itten based on his book the art of color edited and with a forward and evaluation by faber birren translated by ernst van hagen various pages 3061. Jun 30, 2015 since the 1960s however, traditional colour theory has had a renewed and dominant influence on art education, even at tertiary level, very largely in the form set down in johannes ittens book the art of color. In 1924, itten established the ontos weaving workshops near zurich, with the help of bauhaus weaver gunta stolzl. This involved using music and relaxation techniques with the aim of improving the students creativity. His teachings have enlightened me in ways that im amazed by, touching on scientific, psychological, behavioral, and the most personal aspects of color as a study and an experience. Itten had 7 theories of color in his book art of color. Even after reading books by goethe, chevreul, ostwald and birren, i still think this is the ultimate book on the subject written for artists. An art teacher recommended ittens the color star to me. Ittens introduction in that text offers context that, to this reader, was missing from the elements of color. The red, yellow and blue primary color system was first recognized in circa 1731. Itten has a mature perspective on these painters and their relation to color. The illustrations are clear and the text easily enlarged.
Johannes itten defined 7 strategies for color combinations. In this book itten examines two different approaches to understanding the art of color. The elements of color should be read after ittens design and form. In 1924, itten established the ontos weaving workshops 7 near zurich, with the help of bauhaus weaver gunta stolzl. The dimensions of colour, traditional colour theory, itten. The art of color the subjective experience and objective. See more ideas about color theory, bauhaus and bauhaus art. His color theory, which was condensed in the art of color, convincingly synthesized the knowledge of the great painter and the experience of the progressive educator, two poles that stamped ittens personality. This is a condensation of ittens major work, the art of color, published in germany in 1961. The subjective experience and objective rationale of color by johannes itten this book might be expensive, but what do you expect for such genius. The elements of color by faber birren, a treatise on the color system of johannes itten based on his book the art of color, germany, reading aug. Ittens color wheel was a departure from the color wheels employed at his time. Johannes itten was a swiss painter and important teacher at the bauhaus in weimar. Itten s introduction in that text offers context that, to this reader, was missing from the elements of color.
Itten took many elements of his colour theory from that of his teacher. Ittens so called color sphere went on to include 12 colors. Due to ittens staunch devotion to a cult following and the fact that it led many students to follow suit resulted in his dismissal from the bauhaus group. The elements of color by johannes itten 1970, hardcover. Many contained too few or too many colors, making it either difficult to find the connections between hues, or too complicated and rigid to facilitate instruction. The elements of color by johannes itten, faber birren. Buy the elements of color by johannes itten online at alibris. As an unschooler during the pandemic the internet archive is a god send, absolute gold mine.
The basic course at the bauhaus and later, which describes the propaedeutic course itten taught. In addition to many important exhibits in the arts and. Contrast of extension following the 7 concepts of color is the itten concept where color meets emotion. The art of color, the subjective experience and objective rationale of color, by johannes itten van nostrand reinhold, 1973. All students were required to complete this training before moving onto more specific courses the course was the starting point of the bauhaus curriculum. He published a book, the art of color, which describes his ideas as a furthering of adolf holzels color wheel. He taught and studied colors from both a scientific and artistic perspective ekperigin 2000. I love this book, and would recommend it to anyone into color theroy.
The subjective experience and objective rationale of color revised by itten, johannes isbn. Ittens the art of colour realy explanes colour, helping to quantify how colours are used and how they shape what we perceive. Unlock content over 79,000 lessons in all major subjects. I have wanted to own this book for many years, and the e book format has allowed me that. A treatise on the color system of johannes itten, based on his book the art of color. It also describes and illustrates ittens famous twelvepart star for colour organization, designed in weimer, 1921.
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