Light and Colour Theories, and their relation to light and colour standardization

"Light and Colour Theories" by Joseph W. Lovibond is a scientific work from the early 1900s that looks at the core ideas of light and color and how they can be measured. Lovibond explains how to examine and standardize colors for use in different industries. He argues that color is an identifiable feature of matter and argues for the need for trustworthy color standards for use in science and business. The text begins by explaining the author's goals and the basic ideas behind color formation. Lovibond points out the inconsistent vocabulary used in color science and explains both spectroscopic and absorption analysis as ways to study color. He also compares the color theories of scientists and artists and traces the history of color standards, which sets the stage for the remainder of the work, which will go into detail about the methods, regulations, and applications related to color measurement, analysis, and naming.