Birren presents a kaleidoscopic view of color information that has been a source of fascination. -- Color Research and Application "Keeps up with the latest developments in biology and psychology where light and color are involved." -- AIA Journal Here is a major work by one of the best-known color authorities in the world. Faber Bitten pioneered in the field of "functional" color; using color properties to promote human welfare psychologically; visually; and physiologically; in this volume he has assembled a wealth of information on the subject. Color and Human Response offers intriguing factual and hypothetical observations on the influences of color in life; supported by historical references and the latest scientific data. Birren explores the biological; visual; emotional; aesthetic; and psychic responses to color -- referring both to ancient symbolic uses of color as well as its application in the modern environment. His specifications for color in homes; offices; hospitals; and schools are geared toward relieving modem tensions and anxieties. Complete with drawings; color photographs; and a chapter on the personal meaning of color preferences; Color and Human Response will fascinate anyone concerned with the human environment; including scientists and psychologists. It has become a basic reference for architects; teachers; and interior and industrial designers.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Essential Bruckner StudyBy FTSI would like to write a more extensive review of this book; given that its a compilation of articles from several Bruckner scholars. This is a MUST book for Bruckner lovers. Yes; it presumes a bit of musical knowledge; but even a novice like me can learn a great deal. I especially enjoyed Derek Scotts assertion of light and darkness in Bruckner. Scott; to me; grasps Bruckners underlying spirituality (not religious or ecclesiological).8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Not for everyone (quite technical)By Brian St JohnThis is a great book; but its not for everyone.The book is divided into four sections: Part One; Background Part Two; Choral Music Part Three; The Symphonist Part Four; ReceptionIf you are interested in reading biographical material about Bruckners life and times; then a few of the 16 chapters are interesting. (Dont get me wrong; all of the writing is of the highest caliber.) But; if you cannot read music; then a lot of the book will be uninteresting. And; if you havent studied music seriously - say; deep into college music theory - then a sizable portion of this book will be indecipherable to you.If you are professional or highly educated musician; you will find a wealth of technical information here that will assist you in score study and research. You will find a few chapters with harmonic analysis and a few chapters with structural analysis.As almost always with writings about Bruckner and his music; more than a few pages are dedicated to hermeneutics. Again; if this is your area of interest; then this book is for you.So; once again; a sizable portion of the book is dedicated to the very technical craft of musical harmonic analysis replete with analysis and diagrams. If you enjoy this sort of thing; then by all means dive in!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A rewarding tough readBy Robert W. Van HoevenTough for a non-academic but the information; though sometimes over extensive for me; is excellent. If you seek in-depth information; this is your book. If you seek an easy read thru the life and works of Bruckner; seek elsewhere.