∞ Experiment with the refraction of light through a prism
∞ Set up a color circle with flowers
∞ Build a rainbow instrument
∞ Experience darkness with the senses

Beginning with simple sensory experiences and experiments, the author leads readers
to an understanding of colors, rainbows, and color circles (as created by Goethe,
Rudolf Steiner, and Harald Küppers). He provides simple but vivid explanations of
the basic colors, the complementary colors, and the mystery of colored shadows.
He also offers commentary on the psychology and mythology of colors and
demonstrates connections between them, the planets and the signs of the zodiac.

The book gives readers a delightfully illustrated introduction to the world of colors.
Packed with full-color images, it leads from perception to understanding and from
experience to practice. This book is ideal for parents, teachers and anyone who
wishes to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the phenomenon
of color.

C O N T E N T S:

Foreword

1. Experiencing the World of Colours
2. Darkness and Light
3. Lightened Darkness—Darkened Light
4. Coloured Edges
5. Green
6. Magenta
7. The Colour Circle
8. The Three Primary Colours
9. The Secondary (or Pure) Colours
10. The Mixed Colours
11. Delayed and Simultaneous Contrasts
12. Colour Energies, Visualization, Chakras
13. The Colour Organons
14. Colours in Mythology