This book is an interesting read as it is a written account of goethes observations and experiments. Goethes theory of colours classics to go and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Artistic consciousness and rudolf steiners theory of. By the time goethes theory of colours appeared in 1810, the wavelength theory of light and color had. No other person had undertaken such an indepth investigation, and yet he was roundly ridiculed and rejected. Although generally known as the author of faust and other literary works, goethes scientific writings and worldview has persistent relevance, despite or rather because of his contradictory stance. It contains pages missing in this version and is well formatted. It contains some of the earliest and most accurate descriptions of coloured shadows, refraction, dioptrical colours, and achromatism hyperchromatism.
The project gutenberg ebook of goethes theory of colours. Goethe on the psychology of color and emotion brain pickings. Published in 1810, it contains detailed descriptions of phenomena such as coloured shadows, refraction, and chromatic aberration the work originated in goethes occupation with painting and mainly exerted an. This book can lead the reader through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colours. It was published in german in 1810 and in english in 1840. First and only complete digital text of eastlakes translation of goethes theory of colors, with footnotes and color plates. Theory of colours simple english wikipedia, the free. By the time goethes theory of colours appeared in 1810, the wa. As a fascinating booktryst post informs us, goethes book on color, zur. In his account, goethe describes how he came by his views.
It contains some of the earliest and most accurate descriptions of phenomena such as coloured shadows, refraction, and chromatic aberration. Interview with the devil the secret to freedom and success. One of the earliest formal explorations of color theory came from an unlikely source the german poet, artist, and politician johann wolfgang. Far from pretending to a knowledge of physics, he insisted that such knowledge was an actual hindrance to understanding. Audiobook version of the original 1840 translation of zur farbenlehre aug. Throughout nature, as presented to the senses, everything depends on the relation which things. Nevertheless, goethe believed that the theory derived from a fundamental error, in which an incidental result was mistaken for a elemental principle.
Published in 1810, it contains detailed descriptions of phenomena such as coloured shadows, refraction, and chromatic aberration. Although generally known as the author of faust and other literary works, goethes scientific writings and worldview has persistent relevance, despite or rather because of his contradictory stance relative to the established newtonian view of color. As a fascinating booktryst post informs us, goethes book on color, zur farbenlehre theory of colors, written in 1810, disputed the newtonian view of the subject and formulated a psychological and philosophical account of the way we actually experience color as a phenomenon. Goethes theory of colours, part 2 colours produced by the active eye duration. There is no experimentum crucis for goethes theory of colour. Goethes 1810 work was rejected by many contemporary scientists because it appeared to contradict the physical laws laid. Youll take away more than just information regarding colour theory, but will be left pondering many aspects of the human mind. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Translated by charles lock eastlake in 1910 written by goethe.
This book can lead the reader through a demonstration course not only in subjectively produced colours after images, light and dark adaptation, irradiation, coloured shadows, and pressure. Goethes subjective theory of colors permits him to speak most persuasively of color harmony and aesthetics. First published in german in 1810, this detailed volume was translated from the german by charles lock eastlake and, in six parts, examines every aspect of goethes theory of colours, including psychological colours, chemical colours, the moral effect of colour, minerals, plants, insects, mammals and a multitude of further subjects. Colours it contains pages missing in this version and is well formatted. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Goethes theory of colours, first published in english in 1840, was the work with which the great german poet felt he achieved true greatness. Others may regard them as pure fantasy, but savor the grace and style of their exposition.
In some readers these notions will evoke a positive response on their merits. Using the publicly available online version of the 1840 english translation from project gutenberg, every mention of color was highlighted and catalogued resulting in a list of 1,851 mentions of color using 191. Although by its title, this book seems to be about a. The book does not have to be studied to be appreciated. Whether you agree with his findings or thoughts in part or full, much of what he observed is still relevant. Theory of colours farbenlehre stressed the unity of nature. Goethes theory of colours 1st edition johann wolfgang. Best german version of zur farbenlehre currently on the internet. The wavelength theory of light and color had been firmly established by the time the great german poet published his theory of colours in 1810. Theory of colours project gutenberg selfpublishing. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. First and only open source version of theory of colors in english. To goethe, the theory was the result of mistaking an incidental result for an elemental principle.
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