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“Color is a major element in scale. A small room can have a larger look by the use of closely related values, hues, and intensity. A large room can be made to look smaller by marked contrasts of color and value, hue, and intensity. Value is one of the most important elements. Whether light or dark, little value contrast makes for unity, and sharper contrast makes for stronger punctuation.”

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Van Day Truex

Van Day Truex was an influential American fashion designer known for his significant impact on the fashion industry in the mid-20th century. His unique design style left a lasting impression on the world of fashion. more

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