On Color

On Color: And On The Necessity For A General Diffusion Of Taste Among All Classes Written By John Gardner Wilkinson And Published In 1858 Is A Treatise On The Importance Of Color And Aesthetics In Everyday Life. The Author Argues That Color Is An Essential Element Of Beauty And That It Has A Profound Impact On Human Emotions And Well-Being. He Also Stresses The Need For All Classes Of Society To Develop A Refined Taste For Color And Aesthetics As This Would Lead To A More Harmonious And Civilized Society. The Book Contains Numerous Examples And Illustrations Of Color Theory Including Discussions Of The Primary And Secondary Colors Complementary Colors And The Psychological Effects Of Different Colors. Overall On Color Is A Thought-Provoking Exploration Of The Role Of Color In Human Experience And A Call To Action For The Cultivation Of Aesthetic Sensibility In Society.With Remarks On Laying Out Dressed Or Geometrical Gardens.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.