The Munsell Color Tree
The Munsell Color Tree is a three-dimensional model that helps visually explain the Munsell color space. It features 309 colors mounted on clear panels and assembled on a base. This allows you to spin the tree and see the relationships between the … Continue reading
A Grammar of Color – Part 6 – A Practical Description of the Munsell Color System with Suggestions for Its Use: Hue, Value, Chroma
We continue with our series of excerpts from the 1921 book, A Grammar of Color. The previous excerpts covered the chapters written by A.H. Munsell himself, entitled “An Introduction to the Munsell Color System”. The next series of excerpts will … Continue reading
Using Color Theory in Quiltmaking
by Maria Elkins (Image: Windblown, an original art quilt by Maria Elkins) I’ve spent most of my life either drawing or sewing. About twenty years ago, I finally realized I could combine the two. Now I am an artist who … Continue reading
Color Systems in Art and Science
Artists hold a special spot in the heart of A.H. Munsell. As a painter and educator, Munsell was relentless in his pursuit of a logical way for artists to communicate color. … Continue reading
Munsell Hue Circle – The Shape of Choice for Color Comparison
The circle has been known since before recorded history. Over time, circles have often represented associations such as a circle of friends or from the infamous “Meet the Parents” movie, the circle of trust. A.H. Munsell was not the first … Continue reading
Munsell Color Value Scale: The 2nd Step Away From Color Anarchy
Albert Munsell had “color conviction.” He was determined to develop an effective, systematic means for communicating and teaching color, much like the three-dimensional system of music where each sound is comprised of three elements—pitch, intensity and duration. … Continue reading
