Teaching Practical Color Theory – A New Approach
The first time I learned about the Munsell Color System was from a 2D color wheel presented in artist Harley Brown’s instructional book. [1] The most significant information I obtained from that color wheel was its inclusion of brown and … Continue reading
Making a 3-Dimensional Color Space Model for Art Students
The concept of “color space” as presented in the Munsell system makes a lot of sense, but it can be difficult to describe. Making the concept easier to grasp requires a visual representation – if students are going to “get … Continue reading
Everyone Needs a Little Space…3 Dimensions of Color Space
When the average person thinks of color, he or she usually considers the aesthetic aspects of color such as the shade and whether it’s light or dark; or a cool or warm tone. … Continue reading
Color Education in Boston Grammar Schools: Munsell Color Theory
If your ancestors attended a Boston primary school circa 1904 or later, it is likely that they would have learned about color from Munsell’s early color primer, which he refers to in his diary as “MSS.” … Continue reading
Munsell Color Space – Turn of the Century Color Education
Through the development of Munsell color space, A.H. Munsell kept color education at the forefront of his work. So in 1902, with much of his color theory developed, he began to consider tools that would facilitate teaching the Munsell color … Continue reading
