A researched study on two of art's most fundamental themes Colour & Light bridges the gap between abstract theory & practical knowledge Beginning with a survey of under appreciated masters who perfected the use of colour & light the book examines how light reveals form the properties of colour & pigments & the wide variety of atmospheric effects Gurney cuts through the confusing & contradictory dogma about colour testing it in the light of science & observation A glossary pigment index & bibliography complete what will ultimately become an indispensable tool for any artist This book is the second in a series based on his blog gurneyjourneycom His first in the series Imaginative Realism was widely acclaimed in the fantastical art world & was ranked no 1 bestseller on the Amazon list for art insturction