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Design for Hackers: Why Monet Never Used Black, & Why You Shouldn't Either
Monet’s paintings evoke a sense of energy and life, they leap off the canvas with color and contrast, but Monet somehow managed to avoid using the color black for nearly his entire painting career. By avoiding black in your own designs, you can replicate some of this dynamism. Monet and Other Impressionists Explored…
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| Sep 28, 2010 | Design for Hackers: Why Monet Never Used Black, & Why You Shouldn't Either by kadavy | 428 | 76 |
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