Colour as a Means of Art Being an Adaption of the Experience of Professors to the Practice of Amateurs

"Colour as a Means of Art" by Frank Howard is an educational book on the art of coloring, designed for beginners and art students. Dating back to the 1800s, the book uses the knowledge of famous painters to explain how to make attractive art using color. The main goal is to teach the artistic ways color can improve paintings. The book goes through the rules of color step by step in chapters that cover balance, shading, and how different artists use color. Howard stresses that coloring well means more than just copying colors from real life; it’s about knowing the rules for putting colors together to create feelings and balance. By studying artists like Titian and Turner, Howard gives practical tips for adding depth and energy to art while promoting a balanced way to use colors. He also talks about how people see colors and warns against using too much of certain colors that can hurt the look of a picture. The book acts as a complete guide for anyone wanting to get better at using color in their art.