[Magicman]

hi,

should i read the theory of colours of goethe to understand colour/light/shadow/value more?

...or it is more recommendable to read other once or study all this by my self?

magicman

[morphgfx]

i've never read it because i think Goethe never actually painted anything, did he? But reading it definetly won't hurt. But its no replacement (vocabulary?) for self-study. You can't do anything wrong with studying the masters and your favs.

[pierre]

Goethe was a poet foremost and view color theory much from that POV. If you want to learn correct color theory, you should turn to other excellent literature. However I agree with morphgfx that it wont hurt reading it, it's a classic and a part of history. However it could hurt if you take Goethes words as to be physically correct. Therefor, If you decide to read it, make sure it is commented.

[Twacle]

Did any of you people have a link to a page with good color theory articles ?

If not what are best articles and where can i find them.

Thanks

[soilborn]

www.wetcanvas.com has an article on color theory that seems to be worth a look, hadn't much time lately to read it myself though.

other than that i'd listen to these guys and study on your own and from other painters, that's what i'm doing anyhow.

[morphgfx]

Color Theory Thread on Sijun
a lot of knowledge there.