The Color Compendium is the first comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia entirely devoted to color. This extraordinary reference covers the full range of color-related subjects, including their scientific, technical, artistic, and historical aspects. The Color Compendium- An A to Z encyclopedia, extensively cross-referenced for easy access to all information- A section of color systems, explaining their development and use- Sections on color communication and symbolism- Biographies of leading historical and contemporary color theorists, and commentaries on their ideas- A fully illustrated section of historic and twentieth century palettes and their source artifacts