Colour Measurement and Mixture by Sir William de Wiveleslie Abney
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"Colour Measurement and Mixture" by Captain W. de W. Abney is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The treatise delves into the intricate study of color, specifically focusing on methods for measuring the spectral qualities of light and the scientific principles behind color perception. Through experimental methods and color theory, it aims to provide an advanced understanding of how colors can be quantified and analyzed. The opening of the
work sets the stage for a systematic exploration of color measurement, discussing the significance of color in daily life and outlining the goals of the research that inform the subsequent chapters. Abney shares his journey of conducting various experiments related to the color spectrum, emphasizing the importance of controlled conditions for accurate measurement. He introduces the concept of color constants—hue, luminosity, and purity—as essential properties for understanding color, and hints at the complexity of the subject due to the variables involved, such as light quality and the observer's eye. This introduction indicates a thorough and detailed examination of color science that will appeal to readers interested in physics and optical studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abney, William de Wiveleslie, Sir, 1843-1920 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06016073 |
| Title | Colour Measurement and Mixture |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Hazel Batey and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Color |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38984 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38984-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 511 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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