It has been said that the presence of colour requires three things: a source of illumination, an object to interact with the light which comes from this source and a human eye to observe the effect which results. In the absence of any one of these, it may be argued that colour does not exist. […]
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Colour: A Brief Historical Perspective
18 августа, 2015 Pokraskin
We only have to open our eyes and look around to observe how important a part colour plays in our everyday lives. Colour influences our moods and emotions and generally enhances the way in which we enjoy our surroundings. Our experience of colour emanates from a rich diversity of sources, both natural and synthetic. Natural […]
Chemistry
18 августа, 2015 Pokraskin
Preface This book provides an insight into the chemistry of colour. It is aimed primarily at students or graduates who have a knowledge of the principles of chemistry, to provide an illustration of how these principles are applied in producing the range of colours which are all around us. In addition, it is anticipated that […]