5 Questions
Who discussed the production of colors by mixing other colors before the 18th century?
Claudius Ptolemy
Who discovered multiple color paths to get from black to white, contrary to the teachings of Aristotle?
Robert Grosseteste
Who formalized 'color theory' beginning in the 18th century?
Leone Battista Alberti
Who investigated the influence of light on color and revealed further insights?
Ibn al-Haytham
Who wrote about color theory principles in their notebooks around 1490?
Leonardo da Vinci
Study Notes
Color Theory Development
- Before the 18th century, color production by mixing other colors was discussed by unspecified individuals.
- Contrary to Aristotle's teachings, a discoverer (name unknown) identified multiple color paths to transition from black to white.
18th Century Contributions
- Color theory was formalized by an unnamed individual in the 18th century.
Influential Thinkers
- An investigator (name unknown) analyzed the impact of light on color and provided additional insights.
Early Notations
- Around 1490, an individual (likely Leonardo da Vinci) wrote about color theory principles in their notebooks.
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