Goethe's Theory of Colours by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Goethe's Theory of Colours" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work explores the nature and perception of colors, challenging the established Newtonian theories of light and color through a more subjective and philosophical approach. It examines physiological, physical, and chemical aspects of colors, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of their effects on human perception and their implications for art and aesthetics.The opening of the treatise introduces the foundational ideas of Goethe’s theory. It discusses the relationship between light and colors, emphasizing the significance of experience and observation over entrenched scientific dogma. In the introductory sections, Goethe begins to delineate the effects of light and darkness on the human eye, explaining how the complexities of perception influence the way colors are interpreted. He highlights the dynamic interaction between the observer and their environment, suggesting that colors are inherently tied to both physiological responses and external stimuli. The translation by Charles Lock Eastlake provides a preface that contextualizes Goethe’s work within the broader scientific discourse of his time, foreshadowing the multifaceted exploration that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 |
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| Translator | Eastlake, Charles Lock, Sir, 1793-1865 |
| Uniform Title | Zur Farbenlehre. English |
| Title | Goethe's Theory of Colours |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Translation of: Zur Farbenlehre |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_Colours |
| Credits | Produced by Annemie Arnst, Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Color |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50572 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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