Color Dimensions : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162981932 : 1162981938 : 10 Sep 2010 : Color Dimensions is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles of color harmony and definition. Written by Faber Birren, a renowned color expert, this book provides a practical equation for defining color and creating new principles of color harmony. Birren explores the psychological and physiological effects of color on the human mind and body, and how these effects can be used to create effective color schemes in art, design, and architecture.The book begins with an introduction to the basics of color theory, including the color wheel, color temperature, and color psychology. Birren then delves into the concept of color harmony, explaining how colors can be combined to create pleasing and effective color schemes. He introduces new principles of color harmony, including the concept of ""color chords"" and the use of complementary colors.In the second half of the book, Birren introduces his