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My personal color theory revolves around the wonder and richness of black and white. I can fully understand the benefits of color. The ability of the artists to more closely recreate life.  The entertainment and enjoyment of those viewing the piece etc etc etc.  Still, for me, there is nothing like the effect of black and white!

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In the 21st century we have all become accostomed to the use of computers for everything.  Color theory has its applications in the computer world as well.  From graphic design to the wide world of computer gaming color theory is essential to these computer applicaitons.

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Chevreul's research into the chemistry of fats earned him the title "Father of Lipid Chemistry"  Through his research he discovered and named two of the fatty acids which are thought to be building blocks of all fats.  These acids would be oleic and steric acids.  Though much that has been discovered about lipids since Chevreul has been debunked and found to be untrue, Chevruels work remains the foundation of lipid research. 

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The future applications are color theory are as far reaching as our wildest imaginings.  The image above is one in which sounds are represented by the variations in color.  We will see all sorts of technicological use of color theory.  Maybe even a space aged mood ring.

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This statue of Chevreul was erected in Paris in 1901.  It serves as a tangible reminder of how his work has reached far beyond the boundries of his life. His theories reach out to artists from the Neo-Impressionist period until present.

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                                    The concept of Chevreul's illusion is clearly illustrated above.
                              Notice the bright edges that exist between each of these values of blue.

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           Georges Seurat's great masterpiece, "Sunday Afternoon On The Island of la Grande Jatte." This painting is done with the use of quite a number of colors placed up close enough to eachother to form the detailed portrait above.  This technique was inspired by the works of Michel Eug'ene Chevreul.