Main entry:

Birren, Faber, 1900-1988.

Title & Author:

Light, color and environment : a discussion of the biological and psychological effects of color, with historical data and detailed recommendations for the use of color in the environment / Faber Birren.

Edition:

Rev. ed.

Publication:

New York ; London : Van Nostrand Reinhold, ©1982.

Description:

128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Notes:
Previous edition: 1969.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-126) and index.
The vital role of perception -- The primary significance of light -- The biological effects of color -- Vision: a dynamic process -- Psychological reactions -- Biological lighting -- Good vision lighting -- Lighting for appearance -- Psychic lighting -- Light vs. color value -- The use of color on exteriors -- Office color plans -- Industrial plants -- Schools -- Hospitals -- Motels and hotels -- Shops and stores -- Food service -- Apartments and homes -- Practical color organization -- Appendixes. A, The historical background ; B. The colors of period styles.

ISBN:

0442212704 (pbk.)
9780442212704 (pbk.)

Subject:

Color in interior decoration.
Color Psychological aspects.
Color vision.
Color Perception
Couleur en décoration intérieure.
Couleur Aspect psychologique.
Vision des couleurs.

Added entries:

Light, color & environment

Holdings:

Location: Library main 65393
Call No.: 9509; ID:85-B9122
Status: Available