Goethe's Theory of Colors: With Notes (1840) - Paperback

by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (Author), Charles Lock Eastlake (Translator)

Goethe's Theory of Colors is a book that was originally written by the German polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 1810. The book explores the nature of color and its effects on human perception, as well as the psychological and emotional responses that colors can elicit. In this edition of the book, published in 1840, Goethe's original text is accompanied by extensive notes and commentary from various scholars and experts in the field of color theory. These notes provide additional context and clarification for Goethe's ideas, as well as offering insights into the historical and scientific background of his work.Goethe's Theory of Colors is considered to be a groundbreaking work in the field of color theory, and it continues to be studied and debated by scholars and artists to this day. This edition of the book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of color, as well as for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Goethe's influential ideas.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.