Background
Gerritsen, Frans was born on October 4, 1925 in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Son of Nico and Catharina (Ter Beek) Gerritsen.
(In this book, the author of Color, Optical Appearance, Ph...)
In this book, the author of Color, Optical Appearance, Physical Phenomenon and Artistic Means of Expression, which has appeared in six languages, gives as overview of the theory of color from antiquity to the present. His study, clarified by numerous B/W and color illustrations, promotes the understanding of many concepts of color in this realm. The book offers instructions for the construction of one's own color-perception model which allows all color values within a color system to be viewed. Evolution in Color is an indispensable study for all who work with color including artists, glazers, architects, decorators, designers, ceramic and textile artists and the student of color theory.
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Gerritsen, Frans was born on October 4, 1925 in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Son of Nico and Catharina (Ter Beek) Gerritsen.
Master of Arts in Arts, University Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology of Color, University Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1949.
Chief designer Haaxman Lighting Engineers, Amsterdam. Manager Du Buy Factories. Teacher experimental school De Werkplaats, Bilthoven, The Netherlands, 1947-1956.
Color and lighting specialist Philips Concern, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 1956-1959. Professor color National Teachers College, Amersfoort, The Netherlands, 1959-1972, Middleloo, Amersfoort, 1959-1972. Freelance writer, guest lecturer on color, color in education, since 1972.
(In this book, the author of Color, Optical Appearance, Ph...)
Member Nederlandse Vereniging Voor Kleurenstudie, Dutch Color Study Association (board directors since 1971, president), International Association Color Consultant (vice president since 1985).
Children: Niek, Loek, Corrie, Mieke. Married Ruth Van Thijn, July 17, 1959. 1 child, Karen.