Color: Its Relationship to Soul and Spirit
Here is one of the best introductions for painters and anyone interested in a deeper understanding of the nature of color. The book highlights the amazing depth of knowing that lies behind the beautiful paintings of watercolorist Liane Collot d’Herbois, whose application of the color theories of Rudolf Steiner and Goethe, together with her overall understanding of anthroposophical principles, are very much in evidence in her paintings.
Schroff delves into the mysteries of color, light, and darkness from artistic, scientific, and esoteric perspectives. With a detailed how-to section on the specifics of the Collot watercolor technique, this edition, expanded from her earlier book, contains illustrations in color of paintings by both Collot and Schroff, as well as an extensive bibliography to encourage further research.
Topics discussed include:
• Soul and Spirit
• Light, Color, and Darkness
• Philosophy and the Painter’s Art
• Laws of Color
• Atmosphere and the Movement of Color
• Prism Exercises
• Rainbows, Refractions, and Reversals
• Intervals and After-Images
• Collot Painting Therapy
• Meditations
About the Author
Lois Schroff is a distinguished American watercolorist who has dedicated her life to the exploration and teaching of art and color therapy. Beginning her artistic journey under the tutelage of renowned American watercolorists, she expanded her studies abroad in 1975, delving into the therapeutic aspects of painting and color as inspired by Dr. Rudolf Steiner’s indications. Schroff’s international education includes training at the Artistic Therapy Center in Gloucester, England, the Kunst Studienstätte in Germany, and with Liane Collot d’Herbois in Holland. Since 1978, she has been a prominent figure in the art world, lecturing and teaching watercolor while serving as the President of the Chalice Center for the Arts in Reston/Herndon, Virginia. An accomplished author, she has written several books and articles on the interrelationship of color, soul, and spirit.
In addition to her teaching and literary contributions, Schroff is a celebrated artist whose works have been featured in numerous juried exhibitions, earning her significant accolades. She is an Artist Member of the Virginia Watercolor Society, as well as the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and has been selected for multiple exhibitions by national jurors. Her artwork has also been showcased in prestigious shows including that of the Baltimore Watercolor Society in Baltimore, Maryland. Her notable achievements include placing First in Show and receiving the Best Watercolor award in highly competitive exhibitions. Beyond her artistic prowess, Schroff is an active member of the Anthroposophical Society and of various art organizations. Even at her wonderful age of 100, she continues to inspire through her workshops, exhibitions, and teachings in Ajijic, Mexico, where she now resides.
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