Solar Spectrum Press

Classic art and color theory texts, carefully restored for modern study.

Books, prints, and teaching materials rooted in historic art education.

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Solar Spectrum Press publishes thoughtfully restored art education texts and visual materials. Many of the works we publish were originally written for classrooms, studios, and formal art instruction.

Art & Color Theory Texts

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Suggestions for the Study of Colour Revised Edition Paperback

Suggestions for the Study of Colour Revised Edition Paperback

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Suggestions for the Study of Colour Revised Edition Hardcover

Suggestions for the Study of Colour Revised Edition Hardcover

Regular price $65.00 USD

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Pencil Sketching Revised Edition Paperback

Pencil Sketching Revised Edition Paperback

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Pencil Sketching by George W. Koch Revised Edition Hardcover

Pencil Sketching by George W. Koch Revised Edition Hardcover

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Framed Posters

Visual teaching tools drawn from historic color systems and classroom charts.

Color Theory Charts Framed Poster Set

Color Theory Charts Framed Poster Set

Regular price $279.00 USD

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Harmony, Contrast, and Discord Framed Poster Set

Harmony, Contrast, and Discord Framed Poster Set

Regular price $324.00 USD

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Table of the Natural Order of Colors - Part I Framed Poster

Table of the Natural Order of Colors - Part I Framed Poster

Regular price $90.00 USD

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Table of the Natural Order of Colors - Part II Framed Poster

Table of the Natural Order of Colors - Part II Framed Poster

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Many of the works we publish were written by educators who believed that careful study, observation, and practice mattered.

Solar Spectrum Press exists to keep that tradition alive.

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Louis Prang and the Origins of Art Education in...

Louis Prang transformed American art education by bringing structured, thoughtful art instruction into public schools. Through The Prang Company, he developed a complete curriculum, supported by detailed teacher manuals, that...

Louis Prang and the Origins of Art Education in...

Louis Prang transformed American art education by bringing structured, thoughtful art instruction into public schools. Through The Prang Company, he developed a complete curriculum, supported by detailed teacher manuals, that...
Why Pencil Sketching (1913) Still Belongs on th...

In Pencil Sketching, George W. Koch explains drawing with a clarity that feels remarkably modern. From choosing the right materials to understanding the difference between sketching and drawing, his guidance...

Why Pencil Sketching (1913) Still Belongs on th...

In Pencil Sketching, George W. Koch explains drawing with a clarity that feels remarkably modern. From choosing the right materials to understanding the difference between sketching and drawing, his guidance...
Why Suggestions for the Study of Colour Still M...

Long before modern color wheels, Henry Barrett Carpenter explained why contrast and complement are not the same. His insights remain essential reading for artists and teachers.

Why Suggestions for the Study of Colour Still M...

Long before modern color wheels, Henry Barrett Carpenter explained why contrast and complement are not the same. His insights remain essential reading for artists and teachers.